SNOW
(Charles Percy, 1905-1980, Scientist & Writer, from 1964 Baron)
Signature "With best wishes" and dated by him
on the verso of his compliments card as Sir Charles Snow which he has stroked through, and which bears 199 Cromwell Road, S.W.5, 1st December
shadows of tabs in blank margins
Item Date:
1964
Stock No:
54655
£20
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SOMERSET
(Peter, Novelist, Author of 'The Sea Wraith', 1967)
Typed Letter Signed to Eileen Cond,
hoping she continues to enjoy 'The Sea Wraith', "the ending is the only part that I feel some satisfaction with!", he is struggling with his third book, "and what a struggle it is!", 1 side 4to., Oldfallings, St. Lawrence, Jersey, 19th January
one blank corner defective
Item Date:
1968
Stock No:
50633
£12
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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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