In December 1959, J.R.R. Tolkien wrote a letter to Przemyslaw Mroczkowski.[1]
- Publication: A description of the letter was included in Christie's Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts 1 June 2009.
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[Description and excerpt:] "In December 1959 [Tolkien] complains that he finds 'compulsory retirement both distressing, and extremely laborious', complaining about his 'very inadequate pension'"[2]
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References
- ↑ Christina Scull, Wayne G. Hammond, "Addenda and Corrigenda to The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide (2006) Vol. 1: Chronology", Hammond&Scull.com, accessed 30 May 2014
- ↑ Christies.com, retrieved June 27, 2010