(Brian, 1900-1981, writer on the country, editor-in-chief of The Field 1938-1946)
Autograph Letter Signed to Eileen Cond,
saying Authors never make fortunes. They stagger from crisis to crisis like the British Empire... because the Conds (and others) say 'I believe you had a new book out recently, but I am not sure' , he hopes her investment in her new Gift Shop keeps you out of mischief, and talks about budgerigars chatting, once they start, they really go to town, 1 side 8vo., Murrayfield, Farnham, Surrey, 3rd December
Eileen Cond was a book collector who sent out her bookplate to her favourite authors, many of whom signed and returned them to her. Among the most notable was Ian Fleming.