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LUNCH WITH RICHARD STRAUSS AND G.B. SHAW
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ELGAR, EDWARD. Autograph Letter Signed, to “My dear henry,” inviting him
to meet [Richard] Strauss and [George] B[ernard] Shaw at a Royal Societies Club lun-
cheon. 2 pages, 8vo, written on the first and second pages of a folded sheet, “37 St. James’s
Place” stationery; horizontal fold through signature (without loss). (MRS)
[London], 21 July 1922
[1,500/2,500]
“
Will you give me the pleasure of your company at lunch on Monday at one oclock to meet
Strauss, B. Shaw, etc; at the Royal Societies Club, 63 St. James St. Do come. I am sorry for the
short notice . . . .”
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