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SEAN O'CASEY (1884-1964)
One-page autograph letter, signed 'Sean O'Casey', from Tingrith, Totnes, Devon, 8 December 1940, 8°, to Mr Crehan, in response to a short story sent to him for criticism. He writes 'there's no market for anything, bar war stuff' at the moment and is reluctant to give advice 'By saying a work was bad, I might put off a good writer; by saying it was good, I might encourage a bad one'. He apologises for not being much help but advises 'I'd never recommend anyone to try to make a living from writing. It's the most precarious calling of all, worse even than acting' (creased on folds, slight spotting).