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Auction: 323 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1436

Thomas, Dylan (1914-1953). Welsh poet and writer. Well-known for "Do Not Go Gentle Into the Night" and "Death Shall Have No Dominion". He acquired a well-deserved reputation as a "roistering, drunken and doomed poet," dying prematurely after a night of heavy drinking. ALS 8vo. Boat House, Laughharne, Carmarhenshire. July, 15, 1953 (just four months before his death). A few light stains, and some mounting remnants on the verso, otherwise, very fine. "Dear Leslie Collier, Apologies. I was in America when you came to Carmarthen, that couldn't be helped. But I've been back a month now, and I haven't written to say how sorry I was to have missed you and how I hope, whenever you're next in this part, you'll come along and have drinks. No letters were forwarded when I was away, so unfortunately, I couldn't let you know; but I could have written much sooner than this. My only excuse is that I have been busy about the country ever since I returned; and that's a poor excuse, I know. My wife also wants to apologise for not having seen you when you were down. Anyway, I shall look forward. Sincerely yours, Dylan Thomas."

From the collection of Diana Herzog.

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