5 JULY 1946, Page 14

MURKY RECTANGLES SIR, —The letters in your issue of June 28th

were the expected reaction of philatelists to Mr: Nicolson's sweeping denunciation of their bobby. May I say how much I enjoyed Mr. Nicolson's article? Being an-ardent philatelist myself, I of course disagree with his comments, and'especjally that on philately's failure to contribute anything to mental health. From the hours I can spend with my stamps I obtain as much pleasure and mental inspiration as I do each week from Marginal Comment. I hope to enjoy both for many years yet, and intend to continue encouraging the hobby in a very flourishing philatelic society that I started at

Mr. Nicolson's old school.—Yours faithfully, L. M. LEAKEY. Wellington College, Berkshire.