Item 20 - Postcard from Tsuneji Aidzu to R. B. McKerrow

365 Shimo-Ogikabo, near Tokio.—Congratulates him on the success of his book.

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365 Shimo-Ogikabo, near Tokio, Jan. 23, ’28

Dear Dr. McKerrow,

This evening I happened to notice Sir Michael Sadler’s† review on your new book entitled “An Introduction to Bibliography”, which appeared in The Observer Dec. 18, 1927. Sir Michael says: Judged from one aspect Mr. Williams’s deft little work is a “Mods” preceding the McKerrow “Greats”. In another place, he adds: Dr. McKerrow has produced what must for long remain the essential text-book for the more advanced grades of students alike of printing history, of bibliography, and even of book-collecting . . . . .” Please accept my sincere congratulation upon your success.

Yours very sincerely
Tsuneji Aidzu

[Direction:] Dr. R. B. McKerrow, | “Enderley” | Little Kingshill | Great Missenden | Bucks, ENGLAND [Added at the head in red pencil:] Via Siberia

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There are three Japanese stamps. The postmarks are illegible.

† Sic.