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Property from the Estate of Dame Diana Rigg
Lot 144

Sir Tom Stoppard: A series of fourteen autograph letters signed, to Diana Rigg,
1970's and later,

17 November 2021, 11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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Sir Tom Stoppard: A series of fourteen autograph letters signed, to Diana Rigg,

1970's and later,
an insightful collection of letters and personal notes from Stoppard to Diana Rigg, discussing theatrical productions and personal subjects, some on headed paper, majority handwritten and most for Di; Stoppard shows his affection and friendship in many of his letters, You were tremendously good last night, and you're the soul of N & D [Night & Day]... another states, You'll have really good time at The Aldwych I think. God you deserve the best. Love Tom, accompanied by a provenance certificate,

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A proportion of the proceeds from this Lot will benefit Real Action, a literacy charity that Diana used to volunteer at on Saturday mornings, teaching children to read who have fallen behind at school.

Tom Stoppard and Diana Rigg were devoted friends and collaborators for most of her working life.

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