Autographs and Manuscripts
BLYTON, Enid (1897-1968). Children's Writer. ()
Autograph Postcard Signed ("Enid Blyton") to Gillian Stacey in Wimbledon, congratulating her on a well-run library.1 page small oblong 8vo, addressed on the verso, Green Hedges, Beaconsfield, n.d. [postmarked 8 August 1953].
"[Illegible damp-stained word] congratulate you on your well-run library ["library" damp-stained and virtually illegible], Gillian! I am so glad to hear of a girl manning one, because most of the good ones I have heard about are run by boys. Yours seems excellent & you have good rules. You did not tell me how old you are - are you as old as Ian Stuart, who runs "M: Turnips Library"? He is 10. Give my love to all your members."Enid Blyton was by far the most successful children's author of her day. Her young readers frequently proved to be enthusiastic correspondents, and received a friendly and encouraging response.Damp staining (possibly from rain whilst originally in transit) affects three or four words of the first two lines, and there are remains of mounting at the top left corner. The card is otherwise in good condition.
Stock Code: AU5650
