autograph letter signed and autograph note signed,

English comedian and farceur (1891-1979). The letter, to Miss Cabourn, 5 July 1947, on letterhead of the Queens Hotel, Birmingham, one page, 12mo. He has read her play "Monsell", which he did not return sooner because his routine was upset by touring. "Although interesting I do not think this is a good vehicle for me". The note, to an unnamed male correspondent, 29 March 1947, 27 St Mary Abbots Court, Kensington, 1 page, 12mo. "I would like to read your Play: but as I am filming all day & playing at the Apollo at night I should be glad if you will delay sending it to me until May, when I shall have more tie to read it carefully". Two items,