In this episode of Inspired by History, Nathan Raab tells of a recently surfaced, unpublished letter of JRR Tolkien, acquired by The Raab Collection. The letter features the legendary author discussing his characters and providing permission to a fan to name his golden retriever after one of them. Raab delves into the historical significance and market value of Tolkien’s autographs, the enduring impact of his works on readers and collectors, and the unique insights letters like this offer into Tolkien’s creative process and personality.
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