34b 'Royal Mail' Van (1938-52)

Hello John, thank you very much for your appraisal and suggestions! This text is just a very quick, informal translation of the essay in Dutch in my private catalogue. I am fully and continuously aware that my English is very far from perfect. On the contrary, I have no illusions at all in this respect. I can only guarantee that my Dutch is without errors, but I am convinced that writing here in Dutch would make my contributions even more incomprehensible for an English readership than having to rely on my rather poor, spontaneously written Dutch English . No, I do not intend to visit Sandown Park. As a matter of fact, I have never been there (unfortunately). Perhaps we can meet in Derby (AGM), next year. Kind regards, Jan

Jan Alsjeblieft, dank je wel, and staaldraad is the limit of my Dutch and I had to look them up to spell them! Your English puts many Engelse to shame. I'll tell you another time about 'staaldraad'. I'm sorry that you won't be at Sandown but, indeed, I look forward to meeting you at next year's AGM . John

Thank you, John, you'll manage! See you in Derby, kind regards, Jan