AFTER A SHORT STAY IN THE HOSPITAL, J.R.R. TOLKIEN - AUTHOR OF: LORD OF THE RINGS, PLANS REVISIONS TO HIS HOME LIBRARYTOLKIEN, J[OHN] R[ONALD] R[EUEL]. (1892-1973). English writer, poet and professor. Tolkien is best known as the author of the classic fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. Uncommon Autograph Letter Signed, “J.R.R. Tolkien,” on his name-imprinted Professor J.R.R. Tolkien stationery. Two pages, octavo. [approx 5 x 7 inches]. “19 Lakeside Road, Poole, [England] September 25, 1968.” Tolkien writes to: Messrs Maple & Co., Bournmouth, who were evidently in the interior design/ restoration business. In his ‘elfish’ handwriting, he pens: “Dear Sirs, I enclose acceptance of your 3 estimates dated Sept 7th, 14 and 20. I regret this delay, but I was detained for a further week in hospital in Oxford and since my return last Friday I have been still under treatment. I hope by the end of this week to be able to attend to things again. Above all to complete the clearance of the library floor to enable it to be clean and covered. Until that is done, necessary movement of furniture cannot be carried out, and I shall not be able to house the Teigrimouth divan [a long low sofa without arms or back] quoted in estimate 2. But the work required for this and for the old chair (estimate 3) can proceed, if it is not already taken in hand. I enclose a cheque, on account of £50. My bankers are the National Provincial: my main account is in Oxford, but the manager of the banks in Canford Cliffs is sufficiently acquainted with my business. Yours truly J.R.R. Tolkien.” Messrs. Maple & Company have noted receipt of Tolkien’s letter and check in upper left corner of the first page. Usual center fold. Overall very fine condition. Letters that are fully written in his handwriting, on his name-imprinted stationery, and which are boldly signed by him, and backed by our 45+ years of experience in handling the finest historical letters -- are the surest way to acquire an authentic item. Interested parties should contact us to see a full scan of the letter. Shipping Information US Only - We use US Registered mail, fully insured, adult signature required on all items $500 or more. ABOUT: WWW-GAJS-COM We are full time professional dealers in historic autographs, manuscripts, signed photographs and important signed books. Our experience spans six decades, and we have been members of the ABAA and ILAB for over 40 years and abide by their code of ethics. We fully guarantee the authenticity of the material we sell. Additional terms are found on our website. Condition of the item is as shown in the illustrations that accompany the listing. Questions? email us and ask.