SHAW
(George Bernard, 1856-1950, Dramatist & Critic)
Remarkable long Typed Letter Signed to My dear Kennedy with lengthy autograph postscript
saying that he has "been puzzling over this business of the amalgamation with the 300, which was evidently made without any serious attempt to think it out. Neither we nor Mrs Whitworth provided for the situation which was bound to arise if Mrs Whitworth pressed her privilege. But the disadvantage was more hers than ours, because we had nothing to do but pursue our normal course, whereas she had to attack it ... Until we have definitely refused her some specific demand she cannot go to the courts to claim specific performances and damages. And we must avoid a lawsuit, because the bank would probably call in the overdraft if we became involved in litigation ... I do not think we can now rely on her failure to supply the expected addition to the membership, because we have accepted her contribution as sufficient by letter her do the Lawrence plays ... At all events, let us waive that, and consider what she can claim ... Mrs Whitworth is entitled to a certain proportion of the season's plays by simply proposing them ... The effect is to set up a dictatorship of Mrs Whitworth plus one supporter over a substantial part of the Society's work and revenue. Such an arrangement could work only with a dictator of supreme talent and tact, and a fairly representative taste in plays; and the fact is that she is breaking down shoews that the tact at least is lacking .."
small closed tear in blank right margin at fold
Item Date:
1949
Stock No:
38041
£1275
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SHAWE-TAYLOR
(Desmond, 1907-1995, Irish literary and music critic, published 'The Record Guide', 1951)
1 Autograph Letter Signed and 1 Typed Letter Signed to Harold Chipp of the Cheltenham Gramophone Society,
saying "Will you please forgive me for declining your flattering invitation ? Lecturing is a world in itself ... Of course I remember you at the Festival" (11th July 1950), and regretting that he "can never be certain, so far ahead, what engagements I may have to cover professionally in London or elsewhere" (10th March 1964), 2 sides folio and 4to., Long Crichel House, Wimborne & 10 St Andrew's Place, N.W.1., 1950 -
neat filing holes in blank margins, a few light rust marks from paper clips
Item Date:
1964
Stock No:
52726
£75
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SHEPARD
(Ernest Howard, 1879-1976, Illustrator of "Winnie the Pooh")
Fine Autograph letter signed to Miss HALLETT
(Margaret, 1928-2018, British Clerk and Assistant Librarian at the Royal Academy of Arts in London 1955-65). saying that he is "glad to inscribe my name for you to paste in your copy of my book. Though the book is not officially published till tomorrow, many people seem to have secured advance copies. I was not able to go to the last Reynaldo Club dinner, but I hope for the next. The B.B.C. have asked me to broadcast in their 'World of books' programme on Saturday Nov. 4 ... I hope you may enjoy 'Drawn From Life' ...." in a postscript he asks her to "Give my greetings to Bubbles & tell her I will be sending a copy for the Club - There is so much about R. A. schools to interest ...", 1 side 8vo., Woodmancote, nr Petworth headed paper, 25th October
Item Date:
1961
Stock No:
40358
£450
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SHEPARD
(Ernest Howard, 1879-1976, Illustrator of "Winnie the Pooh")
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Pamela Rolfe
thanking her for her "very kind congratulations and for remembering the days at Long Meadow. I am waiting for instructions as to what to wear at the investiture and I hope it may be at a reasonable time for Norah and I to drive to London. I am glad to know you are still teaching and enjoy it ...", 1 side 8vo., Woodmancote, Lodsworth, nr Petworth headed paper, with original autograph envelope, 7th July
Item Date:
1972
Stock No:
40787
£275
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[SHERIDAN
(Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Playwright and Statesman)]
Portrait Engraved by Ridley after Sir Joshua Reynolds,
showing him half length, three quarter face with his eyes to the viewer, in wig, long buttoned coat and cravat, 3¾" x 3" oval in engraved surface 6½" x 4½", outer margins 8¼" x 5", published by Verrier & Hood, 31 Poultry, 30th June
some light browning in blank top left corner
Item Date:
1799
Stock No:
56018
£45
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