Vaughan Williams, Ralph. (1872–1958). "I cannot get foreign stations well at my set" - Signed Letter. Letter of the English composer to "Miss Ramsay." Dated "February 8" (no year). 1 p. On personal stationery of the composer, with the address "The White Gates, Westcott Road, Dorking." The body of the letter in the hand of the composer's first wife Adeline, in full: "Dear Miss Ramsay / Many thanks for kindly telling me about your broadcast. I wish I could have heard but unfortunately I cannot get foreign stations well at my set. / Yours sincerely" and then signed by the composer himself "R Vaughan Williams." "Ralph Vaughan Williams" in block letters added in a different hand. Together with an unsigned portrait photograph of the composer (portrait of William Walton to verso). 8.5 x 6 inches (22 x 15.5 cm). Horizontal and vertical folds; small stains; else in very good condition.
The identity of the recipient is unknown. Vaughan Williams lived at the specified address from 1933 to 1953.
Vaughan Williams, Ralph. (1872–1958). "I cannot get foreign stations well at my set" - Signed Letter. Letter of the English composer to "Miss Ramsay." Dated "February 8" (no year). 1 p. On personal stationery of the composer, with the address "The White Gates, Westcott Road, Dorking." The body of the letter in the hand of the composer's first wife Adeline, in full: "Dear Miss Ramsay / Many thanks for kindly telling me about your broadcast. I wish I could have heard but unfortunately I cannot get foreign stations well at my set. / Yours sincerely" and then signed by the composer himself "R Vaughan Williams." "Ralph Vaughan Williams" in block letters added in a different hand. Together with an unsigned portrait photograph of the composer (portrait of William Walton to verso). 8.5 x 6 inches (22 x 15.5 cm). Horizontal and vertical folds; small stains; else in very good condition.
The identity of the recipient is unknown. Vaughan Williams lived at the specified address from 1933 to 1953.