A typed letter - to Dearest Familly from Jacqueline du Pré (...

A typed letter - to Dearest Familly from Jacqueline du Pré (Jackie), 16/12/74, 2 pages, "Since this will be the first Christmas away from you all…" "Having been confined to quarts for so long does little to stimulate one's mental output or intake." Tells the story of her dramatic arrival at the Festival Hall which did not go to plan. "Typewriter's become a great boon…a handy little contraption." "Good ridance to bad rubbish! It's time for good and better things. Here's to happiness!"

Estimate:£100

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