Ferrier, Kathleen. (1912–1953) Important Autobiographical Autograph LetterA very rare and highly important autograph letter from the great contralto who died tragically young. Signed "Kathleen Ferrier," five pages, 8vo, Hampstead, n. d. (early 1946), to Mr. Giddy. Ferrier writes to her correspondent providing extensive details of her career, remarking "Here is everything I can think of that is neither libellous nor imprintable!" The singer informs Giddy, "Worked in the Civil Service by day and studied piano & accompanied &