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Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)

2 Jan 1929-1969

Includes a letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Eric Gordon and another to Bridget MacKenzie. Also encompasses five letters from J. R. R. Tolkien and his wife, Edith Tolkien, to Ida Gordon.

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Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to E. V. Gordon

Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)

2 Jan 1929

Autograph letter signed 'J R R T' written in pencil. After referring to Gordon's negotiations to start the University of Leeds' Icelandic Collection, Tolkien writes that he encloses some more songs.

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Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Ida Gordon

Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)

31 July 1938

Autograph letter signed 'Ronald Tolkien' written in ink. Tolkien sends his condolences upon E. V. Gordon's death from complications following an operation.

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Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Ida Gordon

Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)

11 Aug 1938

Autograph letter signed 'Ronald Tolkien' written in ink. Tolkien writes paying tribute to Gordon and offering Ida Gordon any help he can. He also discusses financial matters and the publication of '...

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Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Ida Gordon

Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)

19 Aug 1938

Autograph letter signed 'Ronald Tolkien' written in ink. Tolkien is recovering from an illness. He offers Ida Gordon advice regarding the Gordon family's financial situation.

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Letter from Edith Tolkien to Ida Gordon

31 Jul 1938

Autograph letter written in ink. Edith Tolkien sends her condolences to Ida Gordon on the death of her husband.

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Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Ida Gordon

Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)

26 Sep 1938

Autograph letter signed 'Ronald' written in ink. Tolkien offers his sympathies to the Gordon family and again talks about their bereavement with reference to his own childhood. He acknowledges the ...

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Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Bridget MacKenzie

Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)

3 Jan 1969

Autograph letter signed 'Ronald Tolkien' written in ink. Tolkien says that he has sent a requested autograph to friends of Bridget MacKenzie. He mentions that he has moved from Oxford and sustained ...

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