DLA019-0074  Transcription

27. 2. [19]30

Dear Sir,

My attention has recently been drawn to what appears to be an ‘early’ work of yours which has been placed in a shop window prominently for all to see & marked for sale at the ridiculous price of five pounds – it is signed P de Laszlo & dated I think 1898.

I am unable at the moment to purchase the work myself – but I feel that it is not to your best interests for anyone but yourself to acquire it – a master I

[The following annotation in the artist’s hand] will you enquire about this! it is false – as I signed myself – P. de László only since 1912

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may say of whom for many years I have been a humble but keen admirer.

Should you desire further details I should be glad to communicate them immediately & assure you of any services I am able to render^[1]

Yours Faithfully

William Elstow

Philip de Laszlo Esq,

3 Fitzjohn’s Avenue NW. 3.