PRIESTLEY J. B.: (1894-1984) English Author, Novelist & Playwright. Series of four T.Ls.S., J B Priestley, six pages (total), oblong 8vo, Chillerton, Isle of Wight, 28th December 1946 - 2nd May 1949, all to Eric N. Simons, Chairman of The Playhouse in Sheffield. Priestley writes to his correspondent concerning various plans for visits etc., in part, 'It is always very difficult for me to accept engagements several months ahead as my movements are always rather uncertain and these days I am always going abroad at rather short notice, but I should certainly like to attend your conference luncheon.' (28th December 1946), 'I had not forgotten my promise and so long as 'flu or floods do not intervene I hope to be with you.I shall probably remain in Sheffield that night so you had better book me a room provisionally at the Grand Hotel' (12th February 1947), 'Very reluctantly indeed I am afraid I shall have to decline. The truth is that I have got a particularly heavy summer's work in front of me with a new play, a film and an opera going into production. I must also go abroad once before the big rush begins.' (2nd May 1949). Some very minor, light age wear (small staple holes to the upper left corners of a couple of the letters etc.), generally VG, 4