1 MAY 1964, Page 18

DOORSTEP SALESMEN

SIR,—I have been commissioned to write a book on the sharp practices of doorstep salesmen, mail-order advertisers and the like; and should be most interested to hear from any of your readers (con- sumers or salesmen) who have experience of such things.

It is hoped that the book will help other house- holders to recognise and avoid some of the deceits that are widely practised, and I shall be most grate- ful for any information that will further this aim. ELIZABETH GUNDREY Suite 51,91 St. Martin's Lane, WC2