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Correspondence from Aleister Crowley to Gerald Yorke
3 July [1928]
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I think I acknowledged the £50 in my last. Have been rushing round after villas, but my French is hardly equal to explaining to the agents that I am looking for Elysian, mindless, fortunate abodes beyond Heaven's constellated wilderness. Anyhow no luck so far; but there seem hopes at a place near here Carry-le-Rouet. Will seek diligently to-morrow.
Germer [Karl Germer] writes: "I fear subscription price of $10.00 is too low. Most dealers in U.S.A. expect at least 33%, add 15% duty, 10% selling exes (this seems too low—A.C.). I doubt whether the book can be produced at $4.00 (So do I—A.C.). Don't you think the price should be raised to $15.00?"
He adds words on the importance of having a friend to buy up any books that are offered below our prices.
About your journey. Remember July 14 is the great National Feast. As it is a Saturday, they may celebrate on the 13th. Keep yourself posted. Let me know when you arrive Marseille, it will save you much if I meet you. In case of a hitch, drive direct to this hotel in a taxi labelled MATTEI or TUPP (There are price pirates).
You might get in touch with LOUIS UMFRAVILLE WILKINSON DEEPDENE ALDENBURGH SUFFOLK. He might lecture on Magick for us later.
93 93/93.
Fraternally,
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