An Unexpected Literary Discovery: The Handwritten Letter from J.R.R. Tolkien
How a nearly 60-year-old letter revealed a fascinating connection between the author of The Lord of the Rings and one of the 20th century's most celebrated poets.
One of the most exciting parts of the auction business is never quite knowing what you're going to find. Sometimes, an ordinary-looking object turns out to have an extraordinary story. And sometimes, that story takes a little detective work to uncover.
Recently, while researching items for an upcoming auction, our team at Wardlow Auctions came across a handwritten letter signed by none other than J.R.R. Tolkien, the celebrated author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
