SHAWE-TAYLOR
(Desmond, 1907-1995, Irish literary and music critic, published 'The Record Guide', 1951)
1 Autograph Letter Signed and 1 Typed Letter Signed to Harold Chipp of the Cheltenham Gramophone Society,
saying "Will you please forgive me for declining your flattering invitation ? Lecturing is a world in itself ... Of course I remember you at the Festival" (11th July 1950), and regretting that he "can never be certain, so far ahead, what engagements I may have to cover professionally in London or elsewhere" (10th March 1964), 2 sides folio and 4to., Long Crichel House, Wimborne & 10 St Andrew's Place, N.W.1., 1950 -
neat filing holes in blank margins, a few light rust marks from paper clips
Item Date:
1964
Stock No:
52726
£75
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SHEPARD
(Ernest Howard, 1879-1976, Illustrator of "Winnie the Pooh")
Fine Autograph letter signed to Miss HALLETT
(Margaret, 1928-2018, British Clerk and Assistant Librarian at the Royal Academy of Arts in London 1955-65). saying that he is "glad to inscribe my name for you to paste in your copy of my book. Though the book is not officially published till tomorrow, many people seem to have secured advance copies. I was not able to go to the last Reynaldo Club dinner, but I hope for the next. The B.B.C. have asked me to broadcast in their 'World of books' programme on Saturday Nov. 4 ... I hope you may enjoy 'Drawn From Life' ...." in a postscript he asks her to "Give my greetings to Bubbles & tell her I will be sending a copy for the Club - There is so much about R. A. schools to interest ...", 1 side 8vo., Woodmancote, nr Petworth headed paper, 25th October
Item Date:
1961
Stock No:
40358
£450
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SHEPARD
(Ernest Howard, 1879-1976, Illustrator of "Winnie the Pooh")
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Pamela Rolfe
thanking her for her "very kind congratulations and for remembering the days at Long Meadow. I am waiting for instructions as to what to wear at the investiture and I hope it may be at a reasonable time for Norah and I to drive to London. I am glad to know you are still teaching and enjoy it ...", 1 side 8vo., Woodmancote, Lodsworth, nr Petworth headed paper, with original autograph envelope, 7th July
Item Date:
1972
Stock No:
40787
£275
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[SHERIDAN
(Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Playwright and Statesman)]
Portrait Engraved by Ridley after Sir Joshua Reynolds,
showing him half length, three quarter face with his eyes to the viewer, in wig, long buttoned coat and cravat, 3¾" x 3" oval in engraved surface 6½" x 4½", outer margins 8¼" x 5", published by Verrier & Hood, 31 Poultry, 30th June
some light browning in blank top left corner
Item Date:
1799
Stock No:
56018
£45
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SHERLOCK
(John, Novelist)
Typed Letter Signed to Eileen Cond,
thanking her for her appreciation of 'Grigsby', and saying in "the writing business ... there is so little contact between the author and reader", by the time a book is in print "the writer is usually deeply involved in some other project", he knows Sidmouth well, and would live in Britain "if it weren't for the taxes", 1 side folio, P.O. Box 391, Laguna Beach, California, 14th September
Item Date:
1964
Stock No:
50604
£35
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