"I suppose I qualify as an Englishman. Just about!"

Alvarez, Alfred, writer, poet, and critic (1929-2019). Autograph letter signed.

[London], 7 Nov. 1974.

Small 4to. 1 p. With autograph envelope.

 150.00

To a collector who had sent him book reviews, possibly of the author's first novel, "Hers" (1974): "How kind of you to send me those reviews. I am pleased my book interests you. My name is, indeed, Spanish, but my family has been in London since sometime in the 17th century, so I suppose I qualify as an Englishman. Just about! [...]".

On stationery with printed letterhead.

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