GÉRARD
(Francis, b. 1905, Writer of Detective Novels)
Typed Postcard Signed to Eileen Cond,
saying "Yes, by all means send me the book to scrawl in. It is very pleasant to hear from old friends at such a time", at the end of December he is "going in search of some sun and a few of the things which we no longer see in this country" to continue his writing, "I intend buying a house in Natal somewhere near Pietermaritzburg and crawling into it", 1 side postcard, Carlton Hotel, Broadstairs, Kent, 21st October
Item Date:
1946
Stock No:
17192
£20
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GIBBON
(William Monk, 1896-1987, Irish poet and critic)
Autograph copy, signed, of his fine poem 'Animula vagula blandula',
inspired by Hadrian's affectionate five lines to his 'Sweet little wanderimg soul', for so long the Emperor's companion and inspirer of their joint mirth, now departing to places pallid, stiff and naked, Monk Gibbon takes this thought further and wonders whether they shall meet "At what turn of the road, by what tree ... for an instant ...", recalls his own forgetfulness of his soul's immortality, and asks if "Soul, whom the self betrays" would "like Dido once, Proudly avert your gaze ?", referring to Aeneas' visit to the underworld, 1 side 8vo., no place, no date, circa
light horizontal fold, otherwise in crisp condition
Item Date:
1960
Stock No:
52729
£150
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GIBBS
(Sir Philip, 1977-1962, War Correspondent and Author)
Autograph Letter Signed to Father Delaney,
thanking him for his cheque, he has "only just got back from Constantinople", he wishes 'Blackfriars' success, "my only criticism is that there is not enough of it for one shilling!", 2 sides correspondence card, Maryfield, 114 Stamford Hill, N.16, no date, c.
Item Date:
1930
Stock No:
17193
£15
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GIBBS
(Sir Philip, 1977-1962, War Correspondent and Author)
Autograph Note Signed to Eileen Cond,
saying "I shall be glad to autograph your book", 1 side correspondence card, Dibdene, Shamley Green, near Guildford, postmarked 8th February
Item Date:
1948
Stock No:
17194
£15
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GIBBS
(Sir Philip, 1977-1962, War Correspondent and Author)
Autograph Note Signed to Eileen Cond,
thanking her "for your birthday wishes. I find it impossible to believe I have reached such a terrific age!", 1 side postcard, no place, postmarked Guildford, Surrey, 5th May
Item Date:
1957
Stock No:
17196
£15
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