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The second signing I let you enlarge and decide.  It could be a historic person if identified.","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56233607135558,"sku":"194018","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/arthur-tracy-1930s-singer-double-old-hand-signed-autograph-page-194018-p.jpg?v=1774259779"},{"product_id":"bill-campbell-double-old-hand-signed-autograph-page","title":"Bill Campbell Double Old Hand Signed Autograph Page","description":"PFAS203A  Antique 6\" x 4\" double hand signed autograph page with one side for Bill Campbell historic singer, and the other side for a related signing perhaps another musician of that same year with both autographs undedicated and bar just a little aged are excellent condition (please see both images). The second signing I let you enlarge and decide.  It could be a historic person if identified.","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56233633874246,"sku":"194017","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/bill-campbell-double-old-hand-signed-autograph-page-194017-p.jpg?v=1774260015"},{"product_id":"charlie-kunz-bandleader-double-old-hand-signed-autograph-page","title":"Charlie Kunz Bandleader Double Old Hand Signed Autograph Page","description":"PFAS203A  Antique 6\" x 4\" double hand signed autograph page with one side for Charlie Kunz historic band leader, and the other side for a related signing perhaps another bandleader or actor of that same year with both autographs undedicated and bar a little border ageing this is excellent condition (please see both images). The second signing I let you enlarge and decide.  It could be a historic person if identified.","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56233662972230,"sku":"194016","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/charlie-kunz-bandleader-double-old-hand-signed-autograph-page-194016-p.jpg?v=1774260446"},{"product_id":"eugene-magyar-tzigane-orchestra-royal-command-performance-1932-signed-photo","title":"Eugene \u0026 Magyar Tzigane Orchestra Royal Command Performance 1932 Signed Photo","description":"CHAU4668  Antique 1932 hand signed photo for Eugene \u0026amp; The Magyar Tzigane Orchestra at the Royal Command Performance of 1932 being a London Press Photo (see image 2) and whilst mostly very good please note it has some faults including a very strong crease down its right edge side - small upper corner - tiny piece missing to upper left corner - a little aged to reverse - graded good minus and please allow but a very rare antique souvenir from this Hungarian band from a historic evening also with Bud Flanagan and Chesney Allen in front of the King \u0026amp; Queen of England.","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56233717825862,"sku":"194326","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/eugene-magyar-tzigane-orchestra-royal-command-performance-1932-signed-photo-194326-p.jpg?v=1774261144"},{"product_id":"harry-roy-bandleader-double-hand-signed-autograph-page","title":"Harry Roy Bandleader Double Hand Signed Autograph Page","description":"PFAS203A  Antique 6\" x 4\" double hand signed autograph page with one side for Harry Roy historic band leader, and the other side for a related signing perhaps another bandleader or actor of that same year with both autographs undedicated and bar a little border ageing this is excellent condition (please see both images). The second signing I let you enlarge and decide.  It could be a historic person if identified.","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56233759113542,"sku":"194014","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/harry-roy-bandleader-double-hand-signed-autograph-page-194014-1-p.jpg?v=1774261685"},{"product_id":"herschel-henlere-canadian-old-pianist-tony-morgan-hand-signed-autograph-page","title":"Herschel Henlere Canadian Old Pianist Tony Morgan Hand Signed Autograph Page","description":"\u003cp\u003ePFAS203A  Antique 6\" x 4\" double hand signed autograph page with one side for Herschele Henlere historic old Canadian pianist, and the other side for Tony Morgan with both autographs undedicated and bar very lightly aged this is excellent condition (please see both images).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerschel Hendler Steinberg (14 December 1890  13 January 1968), known professionally as Herschel Henlere, was a Canadian-born pianist, who had a career as a comic entertainer in American vaudeville and then in British variety shows, billed as \"The Mirthful Music Master\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the 1920s, he spent most of his time in Britain, where he became a leading attraction in variety shows in the late 1920s and 1930s.He was notorious in show business circles for over-running his allotted time slot; he was often put last on the bill so that if necessary theatre managers could end the show by closing the curtains on him. In the mid 1920s he also made successful tours of New Zealand and Australia, where he recorded player piano rolls of several of his vaudeville specialties for the Mastertouch roll company in Sydney. 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The second signing I let you enlarge and decide.  It could be a historic person if identified.","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56233782313286,"sku":"194027","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/jack-parfitt-payne-s-band-hilton-multi-hand-signed-autograph-page-194027-p.jpg?v=1774261982"},{"product_id":"turner-layton-singer-double-old-hand-signed-autograph-page","title":"Turner Layton Singer Double Old Hand Signed Autograph Page","description":"PFAS203A  Antique 6\" x 4\" double hand signed autograph page with one side for Turner Layton historic old comedian, and the other side for a related signing perhaps another singer or actor of that same year with both autographs undedicated and bar just a little aged are excellent condition (please see both images). The second signing I let you enlarge and decide.  It could be a historic person if identified.","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56234130964806,"sku":"194024","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/turner-layton-singer-double-old-hand-signed-autograph-page-194024-p.jpg?v=1774265974"},{"product_id":"vera-lynn-ww2-singer-triple-hand-signed-old-autograph-page","title":"Vera Lynn WW2 Singer TRIPLE Hand Signed Old Autograph Page","description":"PFAS203A  Antique 6\" x 4\" triple hand signed autograph page with one side for Vera Lynn historic WW2 singer accompanied by a second signing I cant identify, and the other side for another related musician or actor of circa the same year that also need to be identified - A triple autograph opportunity in very good condition indeed and all signings are undedicated (please see both images).","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56234133193030,"sku":"194036","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/vera-lynn-ww2-singer-triple-hand-signed-old-autograph-page-194036-p.jpg?v=1774266036"},{"product_id":"summer-first-class-transportation-tour-hand-painted-ww1-old-postcard","title":"Summer First Class Transportation Tour Hand Painted WW1 Old Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eAN4 Antique 1916 franked (wartime) postcard from Rotary published which reverse states is a Hand Painted Real Photo Postcard showing a very posh Summer hat wearing transportation party extremely well dressed which the card is used perhaps very lightly age faded (slight) but mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56785665982790,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260615_004.jpg?v=1781522255"},{"product_id":"fox-hunting-man-eyeglass-broken-horse-disaster-antique-comic-postcard","title":"Fox Hunting Man Eyeglass Broken Horse Disaster Antique Comic Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eAN4 Antique early 1900s comic postcard of this man with torn trousers, broken eye glass and much more in a fox hunting trip gone very wrong perhaps lightly trimmed and a little reverse aged otherwise outstanding condition \u0026amp; unused too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56785679581510,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260615_010.jpg?v=1781522876"},{"product_id":"gilbert-vinter-bbc-brass-band-ww2-raf-military-orchestra-hand-signed-letter","title":"Gilbert Vinter BBC Brass Band WW2 RAF Military Orchestra Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4774 A rare opportunity to secure the autograph of famous composer and musician Gilbert Vinter on this antique 1947 letter specially typed sent on headed BBC paper with fascinating content which I invite you to enlarge and read.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Gilbert Vinter and bar one light fold where originally posted is absolutely mint condition. Please see all our historic BBC musicians, orchestra leaders and composers secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \"...Gilbert Vinter (4 May 1909 – 10 October 1969) was an English conductor and composer, most celebrated for his compositions for brass bands. Vinter was born in Lincoln. As a youth, he was a chorister at Lincoln Cathedral, and eventually became Head Chorister there. He later became a bassoonist, playing in Thomas Beecham's newlyformed London Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1930, he joined the BBC Military Band, where he did much of his early conducting. It was during that time that he also began to compose. During World War II, Vinter played in The Central Band of the RAF and later led several other RAF bands. He was conductor of the BBC Midland Light Orchestra, and the first principal conductor of the BBC Concert Orchestra, from 1952 to 1953. In 1960, The Daily Herald newspaper and sponsors of brass band contests, commissioned Vinter to write his first major work for brass band, the result of which was Salute to Youth. Vinter was an adjudicator at the British Open Championships at Belle Vue, Manchester, in 1969 where his Spectrum was the test piece. Midway through the contest, however, he was forced to retire from 'the box' due to his failing health. His position at the contest on the day was taken by Tom F Atkinson. Vinter died in Tintagel, aged 60  ...\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56836480958790,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260622_158.jpg?v=1782169242"},{"product_id":"john-lewis-bbc-music-jazz-pianist-of-dizzy-gillespie-hand-signed-letter","title":"Idris Lewis BBC 1940s Welsh Director Of Music Orchestra Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4765 A rare opportunity to secure this personally written letter from Idris Lewis (21 November 1889 – 15 April 1952) historic Welsh conductor and composer and the 1940s Director of Music for the Welsh Region of the BBC including the war years which prior he was the Conductor of the BBC Welsh National Orchestra. This vintage 1948 letter from Idris Lewis on BBC Cardiff headed paper was to a military Major with all about the compositions that the Major had rearranged and wanted Idris to feature on the BBC Radio Shows which I invite you to enlarge and read. It is personally written typed and hand signed by Idris Lewis in mint condition condition. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"....In 1936, Lewis made history by becoming the very first official Music Director of the Welsh Region of the BBC based in Cardiff. Before his appointment, regional music programming was unorganized. He became a monumental figure in Welsh cultural history by pioneering the first-ever regular, scheduled broadcasts of live orchestral concerts across Wales...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56836782293318,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260623_005.jpg?v=1782171249"},{"product_id":"those-were-the-days-bbc-radio-harry-davidson-ww2-hand-signed-letter","title":"Those Were The Days BBC Radio Harry Davidson WW2 Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4773 A rare opportunity to secure this vintage 1943 BBC letter of a complaint from a listener during WW2 of service being interrupted to the broadcasting of his favourite show Those Were The Days with Harry Davidson. The BBC apologised and clearly due to wartime problems and reassured the listener it would be back the following week. It was personally signed by a Director Secretary from 17th February 1943 and is in outstanding condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...For nearly half a century from the dark days of World War II until the last decade of the Twentieth Century, BBC Radio featured programmes of old-time dance music. Those Were the Days with Harry Davidson and His Orchestra was first on the air in 1943, Sydney Thompson followed with Take Your Partners in 1948, and, in 1957, Sidney Bowman was engaged to play in a series soon titled Time for Old Time. When Harry Davidson retired in 1966, he had completed some 2,000 'live' broadcasts...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56838177554758,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260623_010.jpg?v=1782206269"},{"product_id":"those-were-the-days-bbc-radio-harry-davidson-music-ww2-hand-signed-letter","title":"Those Were The Days BBC Radio Harry Davidson Music WW2 Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4773 A rare opportunity to secure this vintage 1945 BBC letter of a complaint from a listener during WW2 to the loan of music by Harry Davidson of his favourite show Those Were The Days. It was personally signed by a secretary from the BBC Music Department and bar very small places is in outstanding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...For nearly half a century from the dark days of World War II until the last decade of the Twentieth Century, BBC Radio featured programmes of old-time dance music. Those Were the Days with Harry Davidson and His Orchestra was first on the air in 1943, Sydney Thompson followed with Take Your Partners in 1948, and, in 1957, Sidney Bowman was engaged to play in a series soon titled Time for Old Time. When Harry Davidson retired in 1966, he had completed some 2,000 'live' broadcasts...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56838182764870,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260623_011.jpg?v=1782206471"},{"product_id":"harbour-called-mulberry-bbc-ww2-d-day-war-documentary-hand-signed-letter","title":"Harbour Called Mulberry BBC WW2 D-Day War Documentary Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4772  A rare opportunity to secure this vintage 1945 BBC letter of a complaint from a listener during WW2 to the broadcasting of The Harbour Called Mulberry.  It was personally signed by a Director secretary from the BBC Music Department and bar very small places is in outstanding condition.  The Harbour Called Mulberry was a documentary broadcast in 1944 by the BBC and told the dramatic story of the construction, transport, and assembly of the massive artificial harbors (codenamed Mulberry) that were towed across the English Channel to support the D-Day landings in Normandy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56838205505862,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260623_012_7c821e60-d061-4876-8966-8445d67c65b9.jpg?v=1782206899"},{"product_id":"vienna-home-services-radio-ww2-bbc-gilbert-vinter-hand-signed-letter","title":"Vienna Home Services Radio WW2 BBC Gilbert Vinter Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4772  A rare opportunity to secure this vintage 1947 BBC letter personally signed by a leading Director from the BBC Music Department on behalf of Midland's Light Orchestra Gilbert Vinter and is in mint condition. - I also hold hand signed letters from Gilbert Vinter and invite you to browse the full collection. This letter explores the BBC broadcasting of Light \u0026amp; Home Service Programmes after the war and discusses the problems of international broadcasting these post war broadcasts because of electricity shortages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56838267208006,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260623_016.jpg?v=1782207837"},{"product_id":"adrian-boult-bbc-g-m-beckett-ww2-symphony-orchestra-hand-signed-letter","title":"Adrian Boult BBC G.M.Beckett WW2 Symphony Orchestra Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4772  A rare opportunity to secure this vintage large A4 BBC letter  from 15th May 1940 written \u0026amp; typed by the personal secretary of Adrian Boult in the war to a listener who had forwarded a private music score for Adrian Boult's consideration to play live with his orchestra. G. M. Beckett was a prominent secretary for the BBC Music Department in the 1930s and 1940s. She managed correspondence and communications for the BBC's Director of Music, Sir Adrian Boult, including letters discussing broadcast performances by the BBC Symphony Orchestra. She has personally signed the souvenir and bar folded just once where posted (which is how I will send) and two small left file places (see scan) it is great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56838280806726,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/21_16f42ff8-62da-4deb-b771-d51e5673ec25.jpg?v=1782208396"},{"product_id":"basil-douglas-bbc-ww2-radio-music-in-miniature-show-hand-signed-letter","title":"Basil Douglas BBC Scottish WW2 Radio Music In Miniature Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4772 A rare opportunity to secure this vintage 1942 BBC letter from Basil Douglas  (1914 – 25 October 1992) who was a Scottish music administrator and agent. From 1936 to 1951 Douglas was a member of the BBC music staff and originated the popular series Music in Miniature. The letter is from a listener who had included his private music scores to Basil Douglas to include on his radio shows and Basil Douglas rejection (please enlarge scan to read its fascinating contents for your full examination) and it is in mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"... Basil Douglas (1914–1992) was an influential Scottish music administrator, BBC producer, and artists' agent. During the 1940s, he served as a prominent member of the BBC Music Staff, where he heavily influenced wartime and post-war classical music broadcasting. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDouglas’s most notable achievement during his tenure at the BBC was creating and arranging the highly popular radio series Music in Miniature. Designed as an accessible form of musical entertainment, the show condensed chamber music and vocal performances into short, digestible segments. The program regularly featured elite British classical talent of the era, including tenor Peter Pears, guitarist and lutenist Julian Bream, pianist Ernest Lush, and the Amadeus String Quartet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore and during his early BBC career, Douglas was embedded in the heart of the British classical music scene. From 1935 to 1938, he shared a flat at 105 Charlotte Street in London with the iconic tenor Peter Pears and fellow BBC music conductor Trevor Harvey. This close relationship connected him directly to composer Benjamin Britten...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56838294339910,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260623_021.jpg?v=1782209039"},{"product_id":"guy-warrack-bbc-scottish-composer-radio-ww2-hand-signed-letter","title":"Guy Warrack BBC Scottish Composer Radio WW2 Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4773 A rare opportunity to secure this vintage 1941 BBC letter of a listener of the weekly wartime music show of Scottish conductor Guy Warrack sending him his own arrangements in the hope Guy Warrack and the BBC will play the score slive on the wartime broadcasts - His secretary has confirmed it safely received but Guy Warrack currently on leave so will be responding directly in 2 weeks and she has hand signed it dated 7th August 1941 - a little aged and small places but very good condition (and mostly great allowing) (vg+).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...During the Second World War Guy Warrack became a critical figure in keeping British musical life alive, conducting roughly 2,000 broadcast concerts and championing contemporary classical and \"light music\" over the airwaves. Warrack led the newly formed BBC Scottish Orchestra (today known as the \u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eBBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) through the height of the Blitz and World War II..\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56838406570310,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260623_026.jpg?v=1782211473"},{"product_id":"l-a-duncan-bbc-1940s-radio-curator-cardiff-music-score-hand-signed-letter","title":"L.A.Duncan BBC 1940s Radio Curator Cardiff Music Score Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4773 A rare opportunity to secure this vintage 1949 BBC letter from historic BBC Radio curator of the 1940s and war years L.A.Duncan arranging the loan of a music store to the composer for broadcasting on the BBC and directing it sent to Cardiff for the shows - It is personally autographed by LA Duncan and is in outstanding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"... In the 1940s, L.A. Duncan was a key administrator and member of the music department staff at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Operating behind the scenes during World War II and the immediate post-war years, Duncan managed correspondence, licensing, and communications for the BBC's music and theatre productions.Working alongside BBC music executives, L.A. Duncan was directly involved in coordinating scores, scores for radio broadcasts, and the curation of stage and theatrical works that aired on the radio. Archival correspondence from this period shows Duncan corresponding with prominent composers and musical figures, such as Roberto Gerhard..\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56838410699078,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260623_027.jpg?v=1782211807"},{"product_id":"charles-shadwell-naughty-girls-march-bbc-ww2-radio-hand-signed-letter","title":"Charles Shadwell Naughty Girls March BBC WW2 Radio Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4769 A rare opportunity to secure the autograph of famous band leader and historic conductor Charles Shadwell on this vintage 1940 official wartime letter specially typed sent on headed BBC paper with fascinating content about playing the Naughty Girls March on his 1940 radio show which I invite you to enlarge and read. One of Shadwell’s most notable contributions to the 1940s BBC music scene was his frequent participation in Music While You Work, a legendary radio program launched in 1940 and I believe this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Charles Shadwell and whilst folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...In the 1940s, Charles Shadwell was a prominent bandleader and conductor for the BBC Variety Orchestra. He served in this role from 1936 through 1946, playing a major role in entertaining the British public and boosting wartime morale through popular light music and swing.  The BBC Variety Orchestra performed in countless radio broadcasts under Shadwell's control between 1936 and 1946. As well as programmes such as Music Hall, which featured his music and ended with his theme tune, \"Down with the Curtain\", his own composition, he actively participated in the tradition, started in Britain by variety stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon, of banter between the comedians and their shows' bandleader. Charlie Shadwell became a well-known public figure through this, which peaked with the interchanges between Shadwell and Tommy Handley on ITMA, when Shadwell \"virtually became one of the cast of characters\" and was jokingly insulted on a regular basis by Handley. Shadwell also came up with the idea for the wartime radio variety series Garrison Theatre, based on his experiences as an entertainments officer in the First World War  ...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56848850616646,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260625.jpg?v=1782369988"},{"product_id":"charles-shadwell-wien-austria-wanderer-bbc-ww2-radio-hand-signed-letter","title":"Charles Shadwell Wien Austria Wanderer BBC WW2 Radio Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4769 A rare opportunity to secure the autograph of famous band leader and historic conductor Charles Shadwell on this vintage 1941 official wartime letter specially typed sent on headed BBC paper to a military Major with fascinating content about playing Wanderer In Wien on his 1941 radio show which I invite you to enlarge and read. One of Shadwell’s most notable contributions to the 1940s BBC music scene was his frequent participation in Music While You Work, a legendary radio program launched in 1940 and I believe this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Charles Shadwell and whilst folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...In the 1940s, Charles Shadwell was a prominent bandleader and conductor for the BBC Variety Orchestra. He served in this role from 1936 through 1946, playing a major role in entertaining the British public and boosting wartime morale through popular light music and swing.  The BBC Variety Orchestra performed in countless radio broadcasts under Shadwell's control between 1936 and 1946. As well as programmes such as Music Hall, which featured his music and ended with his theme tune, \"Down with the Curtain\", his own composition, he actively participated in the tradition, started in Britain by variety stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon, of banter between the comedians and their shows' bandleader. Charlie Shadwell became a well-known public figure through this, which peaked with the interchanges between Shadwell and Tommy Handley on ITMA, when Shadwell \"virtually became one of the cast of characters\" and was jokingly insulted on a regular basis by Handley. Shadwell also came up with the idea for the wartime radio variety series Garrison Theatre, based on his experiences as an entertainments officer in the First World War  ...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56848855466310,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260625_001.jpg?v=1782370168"},{"product_id":"charles-shadwell-bbc-military-radio-ww2-wien-music-hand-signed-letter","title":"Charles Shadwell BBC Military Radio WW2 Wien Music Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4769 A rare opportunity to secure the autograph of famous band leader and historic conductor Charles Shadwell on this vintage 1940 official wartime letter specially typed sent on headed BBC paper to a military Major with fascinating content about playing Wanderer In Wien on his 1940 radio show which I invite you to enlarge and read. One of Shadwell’s most notable contributions to the 1940s BBC music scene was his frequent participation in Music While You Work, a legendary radio program launched in 1940 and I believe this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Charles Shadwell and whilst folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is outstanding condition. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...In the 1940s, Charles Shadwell was a prominent bandleader and conductor for the BBC Variety Orchestra. 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One of Shadwell’s most notable contributions to the 1940s BBC music scene was his frequent participation in Music While You Work, a legendary radio program launched in 1940 and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Charles Shadwell and whilst folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...In the 1940s, Charles Shadwell was a prominent bandleader and conductor for the BBC Variety Orchestra. He served in this role from 1936 through 1946, playing a major role in entertaining the British public and boosting wartime morale through popular light music and swing.  The BBC Variety Orchestra performed in countless radio broadcasts under Shadwell's control between 1936 and 1946. As well as programmes such as Music Hall, which featured his music and ended with his theme tune, \"Down with the Curtain\", his own composition, he actively participated in the tradition, started in Britain by variety stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon, of banter between the comedians and their shows' bandleader. Charlie Shadwell became a well-known public figure through this, which peaked with the interchanges between Shadwell and Tommy Handley on ITMA, when Shadwell \"virtually became one of the cast of characters\" and was jokingly insulted on a regular basis by Handley. 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One of Shadwell’s most notable contributions to the 1940s BBC music scene was his frequent participation in Music While You Work, a legendary radio program launched in 1940 and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Charles Shadwell and whilst folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...In the 1940s, Charles Shadwell was a prominent bandleader and conductor for the BBC Variety Orchestra. He served in this role from 1936 through 1946, playing a major role in entertaining the British public and boosting wartime morale through popular light music and swing.  The BBC Variety Orchestra performed in countless radio broadcasts under Shadwell's control between 1936 and 1946. As well as programmes such as Music Hall, which featured his music and ended with his theme tune, \"Down with the Curtain\", his own composition, he actively participated in the tradition, started in Britain by variety stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon, of banter between the comedians and their shows' bandleader. Charlie Shadwell became a well-known public figure through this, which peaked with the interchanges between Shadwell and Tommy Handley on ITMA, when Shadwell \"virtually became one of the cast of characters\" and was jokingly insulted on a regular basis by Handley. 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One of Shadwell’s most notable contributions to the 1940s BBC music scene was his frequent participation in Music While You Work, a legendary radio program launched in 1941 and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Charles Shadwell and whilst folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...In the 1940s, Charles Shadwell was a prominent bandleader and conductor for the BBC Variety Orchestra. He served in this role from 1936 through 1946, playing a major role in entertaining the British public and boosting wartime morale through popular light music and swing.  The BBC Variety Orchestra performed in countless radio broadcasts under Shadwell's control between 1936 and 1946. As well as programmes such as Music Hall, which featured his music and ended with his theme tune, \"Down with the Curtain\", his own composition, he actively participated in the tradition, started in Britain by variety stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon, of banter between the comedians and their shows' bandleader. Charlie Shadwell became a well-known public figure through this, which peaked with the interchanges between Shadwell and Tommy Handley on ITMA, when Shadwell \"virtually became one of the cast of characters\" and was jokingly insulted on a regular basis by Handley. 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This vintage 1940 official wartime letter specially typed sent on headed BBC paper to a military Major on receiving the Naughty Girls Military March sheet music to be considered on his forces radio show which I invite you to enlarge and read. During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Harold Lowe and whilst folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. 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During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme. 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This vintage 1940 official wartime letter specially typed sent on headed BBC paper to a military Major on receiving the Fahrback Frolics sheet music to be considered on his forces radio show which I invite you to enlarge and read. He tells the Major he would pass his thanks to the \"boys around the smokes\".  During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Harold Lowe and whilst folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. 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During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme. 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This vintage 1939 official wartime letter specially typed sent on headed BBC paper to a military Major on receiving the Wanderer In Wien sheet music to be considered on his forces radio show which I invite you to enlarge and read. During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Harold Lowe and whilst folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. 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During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme. 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This vintage 1940 official wartime letter specially typed sent on headed BBC paper to a military Major si all about how he will be including the Major's compositions on his Forces Radio Show which I invite you to enlarge and read. During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Harold Lowe and whilst folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store. 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During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme. 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This vintage 1942 official wartime letter specially typed sent on headed BBC paper to a military Major on receiving the Jolly Coppersmith sheet music to be considered on his forces radio show which I invite you to enlarge and read. During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Harold Lowe and whilst folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. 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During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme. In the post-WWII era of the mid-1940s, Lowe transitioned heavily into administrative and library leadership for the BBC Music Library....\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56849944871238,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"harold-lowe-military-major-bbc-radio-recruitment-ww2-hand-signed-letter","title":"Harold Lowe Military Major BBC Radio Recruitment WW2 Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4767 A rare opportunity to secure the autograph of Harold Lowe who was a highly active BBC conductor, musical arranger, and radio director who helped shape the sound of British \"light music\" and musical theatre broadcasting during the golden age of BBC radio. 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This vintage 1942 large A4 official wartime letter was specially typed and  sent on headed BBC paper to a military Major on receiving the Jolly Coppersmith and a collection of his sheet music (including to be considered on his forces radio show which I invite you to enlarge and read) . During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Harold Lowe and whilst centrally folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and a little mildy aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. 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This vintage 1939 large A4 official wartime letter was specially typed and sent on headed BBC paper to a military Major explaining he could not get to listen to his playing of the music Wanderer In Wien from his orchestra due to Harold Lowe spending the day at Alexandra Palace which I invite you to enlarge and read. During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Harold Lowe and whilst centrally folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. 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This vintage 1940 large A4 official wartime letter was specially typed and sent on headed BBC paper to a military Major explaining he could not get to listen to his performing of the music Wanderer In Vienna as he was on his weeks holiday which I invite you to enlarge and read. During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Harold Lowe and whilst centrally folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. 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This vintage 1939 large A4 official wartime letter was specially typed and sent on headed BBC paper to a military Major explaining he could not discuss his proposition face to face about the Hunt Ball Programmes for the BBC, nor his composition of Wanderer In Vienna, and he was a \"Wanderer In London\" with commitments, which I invite you to enlarge and read. During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Harold Lowe and whilst centrally folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) it is great condition. 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During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme. 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This vintage 1940 large A4 official wartime letter was specially typed and sent on headed BBC paper to a military Major with all about the compositions from the Major and his orchestra he would include in his forthcoming Forces Broadcasts, and explaining which he may have to exclude, and details how the show is curated, which I invite you to enlarge and read. During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme and this letter is for the music of that show.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Harold Lowe and whilst centrally folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing) and some mild places to allow it is otherwise great condition (vg+) and rich with content from Harold Lowe and his shows curation. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"....Harold Lowe was a highly active conductor, musical arranger, and radio director who helped shape the sound of British \"light music\" and musical theater broadcasting during the golden age of BBC radio. While he is not a household name today like some classical symphony conductors, he was famous within the British entertainment industry for bridging the gap between classical orchestras and popular theatre music. Lowe’s most famous lasting contribution was his work with the BBC Theatre Orchestra which was later renamed and survives today as the world-famous BBC Concert Orchestra. Alongside conductors like Stanford Robinson and Walter Goehr, Lowe was one of the core maestros hired to build the ensemble's reputation. During World War II and the late 1940s, his broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service and Forces Programme. In the post-WWII era of the mid-1940s, Lowe transitioned heavily into administrative and library leadership for the BBC Music Library....\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56850161336646,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260625_028.jpg?v=1782389552"},{"product_id":"guy-warrack-scottish-bbc-ww2-radio-orchestra-conductor-hand-signed-letter","title":"Guy Warrack Scottish BBC WW2 Radio Orchestra Conductor Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4766 A rare opportunity to secure this private hand signed letter from Guy Warrack (6 February 1900 – 12 February 1986) historic Scottish composer, music educator and conductor. He was the son of John Warrack of the Leith steamship company and in the war years was the principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (which he helped found with fellow Scottish composer conductor Ian Whyte), leading over 1,500 broadcasts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage 1941 official wartime letter from Guy Warrack on headed BBC paper was to a military Major with all about the compositions from the Major which I invite you to enlarge and read. During World War II and the late 1940s, his curated broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Guy Warrack and whilst centrally folded where originally posted (which is how I will send) and lightly aged (two small left side holes from filing and one small corner place) it is great condition. 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Another scene shows a conversation between an S.S. man on the run and a British interrogation officer, done entirely by music, with no speech whatsoever. Both items were most effective\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56850235523398,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260625_030.jpg?v=1782390571"},{"product_id":"guy-warrack-scotland-bbc-ww2-radio-military-chopin-march-hand-signed-letter","title":"Guy Warrack Scotland BBC WW2 Radio Military Chopin March Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4766 A rare opportunity to secure this private hand signed letter from Guy Warrack (6 February 1900 – 12 February 1986) historic Scottish composer, music educator and conductor. He was the son of John Warrack of the Leith steamship company and in the war years was the principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (which he helped found with fellow Scottish composer conductor Ian Whyte), leading over 1,500 broadcasts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage 1941 official wartime letter from Guy Warrack on headed BBC paper was to a military Major with all about the compositions and private rearrangements from the Major and how he was to include the Chopin March with the date provided of the show, which I invite you to enlarge and read. During World War II and the late 1940s, his curated broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Guy Warrack in mint condition. 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Another scene shows a conversation between an S.S. man on the run and a British interrogation officer, done entirely by music, with no speech whatsoever. Both items were most effective\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56850243584326,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260625_031.jpg?v=1782390818"},{"product_id":"guy-warrack-scotland-bbc-ww2-military-scottish-orchestra-hand-signed-letter","title":"Guy Warrack Scotland BBC WW2 Military Scottish Orchestra Hand Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCHAU4766 A rare opportunity to secure this private hand signed letter from Guy Warrack (6 February 1900 – 12 February 1986) historic Scottish composer, music educator and conductor. He was the son of John Warrack of the Leith steamship company and in the war years was the principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (which he helped found with fellow Scottish composer conductor Ian Whyte), leading over 1,500 broadcasts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage 1940 official wartime letter from Guy Warrack on headed BBC paper was to a military Major with all about the compositions and private rearrangements from the Major but had rejected these for the immediate BBC broadcasts, which I invite you to enlarge and read. During World War II and the late 1940s, his curated broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Guy Warrack in mint condition. 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He was the son of John Warrack of the Leith steamship company and in the war years was the principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (which he helped found with fellow Scottish composer conductor Ian Whyte), leading over 1,500 broadcasts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage 1943 official wartime letter from Guy Warrack on headed BBC Glasgow paper was to a military Major from the Vilmos compositions and private rearrangements from the Major he had sent to the BBC for consideration to be played by Guy Warrack and his orchestra with Guy Warrack discussing these and wanting verification they had been sent via BBC Reading's Panel which was the rules they had to follow.   However what is most interesting about this letter is Guy Warrack discussing the music he is to be including in his show from the anniversary of the German Invasion Of Poland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II and the late 1940s, his curated broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Guy Warrack in mint condition. 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He was the son of John Warrack of the Leith steamship company and in the war years was the principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (which he helped found with fellow Scottish composer conductor Ian Whyte), leading over 1,500 broadcasts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage 1940 large A4 official wartime letter from Guy Warrack on headed BBC Glasgow paper was to a military Major for Schubert rearrangements from the Major he had sent to the BBC for consideration to be played by Guy Warrack and his orchestra and whilst rejected how Guy had considered them, and also Wanderer In Wien.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II and the late 1940s, his curated broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Guy Warrack centrally folded and with two file holes and a little aged to borders otherwise great condition. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...During the Second World War Guy Warrack became a critical figure in keeping British musical life alive, conducting roughly 2,000 broadcast concerts and championing contemporary classical and \"light music\" over the airwaves. Warrack led the newly formed BBC Scottish Orchestra (today known as the \u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eBBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) through the height of the Blitz and World War II..\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Warrack secured two musical effects that immediately put him in the front rank of documentary composers. To shots of the gutted steel shell of the Krupps Essen factory, the music gives great drama by musically reconstructing the air raid that originally destroyed the plant. 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He was the son of John Warrack of the Leith steamship company and in the war years was the principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (which he helped found with fellow Scottish composer conductor Ian Whyte), leading over 1,500 broadcasts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage 1940 large A4 official wartime letter from Guy Warrack on headed BBC Glasgow paper was to a military Major with great content and the Impromptus the Major had sent of his own rearrangements for Guy's radio shows and orchestra to perform. But most interesting is his discussions of Michael Costa's historic drum roll in the National Anthem (see paragraph 2) and how he has tried to replicate with his orchestra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II and the late 1940s, his curated broadcasts provided essential morale-boosting entertainment across the UK via the BBC Home Service.  It is personally written typed and hand signed by Guy Warrack centrally folded and with two file holes but outstanding condition. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...During the Second World War Guy Warrack became a critical figure in keeping British musical life alive, conducting roughly 2,000 broadcast concerts and championing contemporary classical and \"light music\" over the airwaves. 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This vintage 1948 letter from Idris Lewis on BBC Cardiff headed paper was to a military Major with all about the compositions that the Major had rearranged and wanted Manuel Thomas to feature on the BBC Radio Shows which I invite you to enlarge and read. It is personally written typed and hand signed by Idris Lewis in mint condition condition. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"....In 1936, Lewis made history by becoming the very first official Music Director of the Welsh Region of the BBC based in Cardiff. Before his appointment, regional music programming was unorganized. 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This vintage 1939 wartime letter from Idris Lewis on BBC Cardiff headed paper was to a military Major wand seems to be about a performance of The Wanderer going wrong which I invite you to enlarge and read. It is personally written typed and hand signed by Idris Lewis with two small file holes, centrally folded (which is how I will send) and a little aged but mostly great condition. Please see all our historic musicians, big band, and conductors letters secured from this same BBC collection at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"....In 1936, Lewis made history by becoming the very first official Music Director of the Welsh Region of the BBC based in Cardiff. Before his appointment, regional music programming was unorganized. 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