RICHARDS FRANK: (1876-1961) Charles Hamilton. English writer, creator of the Greyfriars School stories featuring Billy Bunter. T.L.S., Frank Richards, one page, 8vo, Broadstairs, Kent, 10th June 1949, to Peter Bland. Richards thanks his correspondent for their letter and continues ´I am very pleased to add my autograph to the distinguished collection which you already possess....´. VG

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