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[[preprinted]] PADDINGTON 9522. 2, STRATHEARN PLACE, HYDE PARK SQUARE, LONDON, W.2. [[/preprinted]] 18th May 6o. Dear Mr.Seligman, I am sorry to report that we were outbid at yesterdays sale : 42,the hat badge fetched | £ 750 8o,the medaillon,Dresden | 360 The sale went quite well, it may interest you that some of the main pieces were bought by Baron Thyssen. Since I am feeling much better I have decided not to postpone my trip any longer.I will leave London Friday morning and return on the 3oth of May. I am very sorry to miss you herenext week.My wife would only be too pleased to help you in any way-please do not hesitate to ask her. My restorer is still not available.We must leave it for some other time. I should like to thank you for the excellent lunch and hope to see you soon again. With best regards, yours sincerely [[signed]] Herbert Bier [[/signed]] ^[[Bier]]