Literary
POWELL
(Dilys, 1901-1995, Writer and Film Critic)
Autograph Postcard Signed to George M. Richards of Poole, Dorset,
saying she is Back for one day (from Bulgaria, Greece & Venice) before taking off again for a holiday, which I need, the picture overleaf (of a red rose) is a poor recompense for your marvellous clematis. But then it comes from Bulgaria, she is sorry to have been away when the 'Daily Mail' you mention came out, 4 x 5½, postmarked London 11th September
Item Date: 1967
Background
Dilys Powell's first husband, H.G.G. Payne, 1902-1936, was Director of the British School of Archaeology at Athens, and she had a life-long love of Greece. She was film critic for the Sunday Times, 1939-1976, and president of the Classical Association, 1966-1967.
small red pen mark in blank portion of picture
Stock No. 54596