SOREL
(Albert, 1842-1906, French Historian and Academician)
Autograph Letter Signed in French with translation, to 'Madame'
(Evelyn, 1st wife of the historian J.E.C. Bodley), saying he is "so sorry not to be able to convince my colleague Rostand", author of 'Cyrano de Bergerac', "of the honour and pleasure of talking with you" and that it "would have been a double pleasure since it would have been a chance to meet you", 2 sides small 8vo., Paris, 24th May
note in red by Mrs Bodley
Item Date:
1900
Stock No:
13319
£25
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SOUTAR
(Andrew, 1879-1941, Mystery Writer)
Autograph Letter Signed to Eileen Cond,
saying "You are a loyal reader ... I'm not allowed near a typewriter or even into the study" owing to an infection, "The story that came immediately before 'the Ghost' was 'The Strange Case of Merton Quest'. (One of the best, I thought)", his publishers have been bombed out, "Not even a ledger was saved", but they are "carrying on in a West end house ... Am afraid I must halt here. Head a trifle wobbly", 2 sides 4to., Nettles Corner, St. Austell, 19th March
Item Date:
1941
Stock No:
50638
£35
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SOUTAR
(Andrew, 1879-1941, Mystery Writer)
Typed Letter Signed to Eileen Cond,
wishing her "all the happiness a human deserves on this plane", [sic] and saying "War and literary work do not agree ... Too much radio in the house", he fancies "war will be over by Easter. But what of the cost ?", he has started a "serious novel. Mystery amuses me in spasms", but saying " 'A Stranger Came to Dinner' ... might give give you a thrill", 1 side 4to., Nettles Corner, St Austell, 19th December
top blank edge a trifle browned
Item Date:
1939
Stock No:
50637
£30
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SOUTHEY
(Robert, 1774-1843, Poet)
Final page of an Autograph Letter Signed with some text
addressed to "Edward Nas ... 6 George ... Han ..." saying "Your fellow travellers desire to be most kindly remembered. They are both in perfect health & long to see the Plates ...", 7" x 4", no place, postmarked 22nd February
Item Date:
1822
Stock No:
41119
£75
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SOUTHEY
(Robert, 1774-1843, Poet)
Autograph Envelope cover, not Signed
addressed to "Edward Quillinan Esq, 12 Bryanstone Street", annotated in another hand "Robert Southey endorsed by Mrs E. W. Lane, being the envelope of the letter in her possession", 7½" x 7", with remains of seal, no place, postmarked 19th April
Item Date:
1830
Stock No:
41281
£65
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