Lot 173
Milne, A.A (1882-1956) English author, playwright, and poet; best known for his Winnie-the-Pooh books. ALS, 2pp, 7¾" x 5", Cotchfort Farm, Hartfield, Sussex, 1943 Dec. 2. Fine. Good wartime content. To "Burrel," in brief: "the real danger in Anglo-Russian friendship is the fanatical Russophiles…the ineffable Pritts and their kind, who were entirely against the war until it was war…against their own country then it was just and…they were as ready to patch it up as any Fascist; or preferably use it for their own purpose of a Communist Revolution….These people…are the danger…to Anglo-Russian friendship, because their extravagant worship of Stalin…is making Russophobes by the thousands….How much good will for and admiration of Russia has come from Churchill and the admiring Englishmen! How little has come from Stalin and the admiring Russians in return!" Much more interesting content, with a full transcription of Milne's tiny script.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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