[M'CARTHY
(Justin Huntly, 1861-1936, M.P., Dramatist, Novelist and Historian)]
Fine woodburytype photo by Walery,
showing him, three quarter length, standing holding a book, with facsimile signature, accompanied by a printed biography, 16½" x 12", no place, no date,
library stamp in top left hand corner
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
25686
£75
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McCARTHY
(Justin, 1839-1912, Irish M.P., Novelist and Historian)
Autograph Letter Signed to Frank Churcher,
saying he has “much pleasure in complying with a request, which I must feel ins in itself a compliment. Since you care to have my autograph I am glad to give it to you...”, 1 side 8vo., 20 Cheyne Gardens headed paper, 18th January
Item Date:
1892
Stock No:
42318
£175
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FINE ARCHIVE OF LETTERS FROM CRIME WRITERS
McCORMICK
(Donald, 1911-1998, as 'Richard Deacon' historian of the British, Russian, Chinese and Israeli Secret Services)
Fascinating Archive of 31 letters or returned questionnaires,
written to McCormick in connection with his 'Who's Who in Spy Fiction, 1977', containing answers on how the authors write their stories, how they see their characters, their own involvement in Intelligence, and on the official reaction to their 'revelations' even when couched in fiction, together with a signed copy of the book, and an offprint by Katy Fletcher (b. 1958, collaborator on the 2nd edition, 1990), of her article "Evolution of the Modern American Spy Novel", 1987, tracing its development from pure fiction to those set in "real" situations, to the point where they are read voraciously by the CIA, together 34 items, 1976 (29) and 1977 -
Item Date:
1989
Stock No:
50715
£1750
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MEE
(Arthur Henry, 1875-1943, Journalist, Magazine Editor)
Fine signature and inscription "My warmest wishes for Master Hooper growing up into the Great All of Peace" on 1 side 8vo., My Magazine headed paper, n.d.
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
8074
£10
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MERIVALE
(Herman Charles, 1839-1906, Playwright & Novelist)
Autograph letter signed to 'Dear Madam',
hoping to attend "your meeting on Tuesday", saying that Mrs Kendal might be able to help her, "mention my name as a well-wisher's to your cause, as she is rather a friend of mind", he will "see what I can do about getting recruits ... when I understand the purpose of the guild better", 1 side 8vo, Barton Lodge, Kingston on Thames, 18th April
Item Date:
1879
Stock No:
52952
£25
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