MAXWELL
(Capt. William Babbington, d. 1938, Chairman of Society of Authors, Novelist)
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Beresford',
saying that they "have heard no more of Miss Hayes ... in support of her absurd claims. Wells' advice about insolence and its art would scarcely seem acceptable to you, and I wonder if W himself has ever really acted on it. I have read some most appreciative notices of your new book ... Alas, I cannot go with Frampton and Sutro on their cruise ... I have done what one should never do - that is, sell the serial rights of an unwritten novel; and the beastly thing is now appearing month by month in a magazine while I go grinding on with it and feeling feverishly anxious but quite unable to finish it", 2 sides 4to., 1 Albert Court, Kensington Gore, 15th April
Item Date:
1925
Stock No:
12928
£25
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MAXWELL
(Capt. William Babbington, 1886-1938, Novelist and Playwright, Chairman of Society of Authors)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Richards
saying that "Messrs Harper & Brothers have always done the American Editions of my Mother's novels. Hoping that you may have luck with 'Fab Fancies' ...", by his signature he has drawn a hand pointing at a cutting in the TLS about his book Fabulous Fancies, 1 side 4to., Lichfield House, Richmond, 23rd October
Item Date:
1903
Stock No:
39841
£55
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MAYHEW
(Horace, 1816-1872, Author, Sub-Editor of Punch)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Morgan,
concerning an "article of mine for ... Miscellany - I am sure from you keeping it so long that you have some doubts about it ... if you will let me have it back again I will try to send you something better ...", 1 side oblong 8vo., 34 Soho Square, 1st January no year.,
trimmed without loss of text, traces of mounting on the verso
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
2138
£18
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MAYHEW
(Horace, 1816-1872, sub-editor of 'Punch')
Signature and subscription
from a letter to 'Dear Cole', and a P.S. "My not sending Punch last week was quite an accident, which shall be repaired", 1½" x 6¼", no place, no date, c.
Item Date:
1850
Stock No:
17937
£20
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MAYHEW ON THE CARE OF PUGS - "YOU OUGHT TO KEEP A PUG FAT"
MAYHEW
(Augustus Septimus, 1826-1875, Journalist and Author, he wrote in collaboration with his brother Henry)
Autograph Letter Signed "Gus" to 'Dear Em', Mrs Horace Mayhew
(his sister in law, wife of his brother Horace MAYHEW, 1816-1872, Journalist and sub-editor of Punch) saying that he had "started off twice to visit you (or rather I have hobbled off) but each time the rain has washed me back again. How much more water do the cisterns of Heaven contain? Has the leaden cloud above been fitted up for a huge shower bath. I went out last night to sup with a friend & the storm surrounded me and sent me home with legs as wet as a ducks. Now I have rheumatism, & knees I am ashamed to own. We fed our little fellows on biscuits soaked in gravy, & meat - not much, but just a comforting quantity. You ought to keep a pug fat. He ought to look like a swell, body-wise & in behaviour. Round, glossy & impudent. The pieces off your plate & bread & gravy should be enough. They must have a little meat to raise their spirits. Also they (or he - yours) should sleep warm, that his skin may keep its polish with a new hat gloss. Our younkers sleep in a tub & keep each other cosy. I'll struggle, the moment the sun honours us with a visit, to limp over to you ...", with a postscript of a menu "taken down from Mrs Aug Mayhew's kind dictation. Biscuits broken up & soaked (sopped) in gravy & added to chopped meat, three times a day, enough to crowd a good sized cheese plate. Any bones to play with, or odds and ends, besides Pugs are hungry eaters & stow away large quantities, hence none but the rich and noble can afford to keep them. Keep him well, let him sleep warm & give him exercise - then, he will never have distemper or any other ailment. He will be strong, healthy & witty, charming you with his antics & winning your love by his affection at once a glory & a comfort ...", 4 sides 8vo., 7 Montpelier Row, Twickenham, 9th June
Item Date:
1872
Stock No:
41721
£275
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