GATTY
(Margaret, née Scott, Mrs. Alfred Gatty, 1809-1873, Children's Writer, from 1866 editor of 'Aunt Judy's Magazine')
Somewhat illegible Autograph Letter Signed 'Margt Gatty' to 'dear Madam'
saying she is "leaving town for a time so I think it best to return the ... to you. I can send it 'with Elsie' by this post to the publisher if you will receive a proof ...", I side 8vo., Ecclesfield, 24th August
Item Date:
1866
Stock No:
40526
£50
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GATTY
(Margaret, née Scott, Mrs. Alfred Gatty, 1809-1873, Children's Writer, from 1866 editor of 'Aunt Judy's Magazine')
Autograph Letter Signed to G. Carrington
saying that she has "much pleasure in saying yes to the new paper. It is most graphic and breathes of truth. Does it not go on from the last where you were seeking employment? If so would you not allude to the fact? A paragraph would suffice. People must be interested in you and care to know how your adventures followed each other. Besides, I hope you will make a very pretty book of it all at least. I will try for an illustration. The pictures are very sad ... Do you still think of taking Holy Orders. The drudgery of boy teaching must be very irksome to you who can 'write books' as the pen people say ...", with a note in the recipient's hand at that point "not at all. I like the work here very much" signed with initials, with a postscript about the timing of the papers, 2 sides 8vo., Ecclesfield, 22nd March
some damage to the conjugate blank not affecting the letter
Item Date:
1870
Stock No:
39068
£175
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[GAUTIER
(Pierre Jules Théophile, 1811-1872, French Poet, Dramatist, Novelist and Journalist)]
Unsigned carte de visite photo by Nadar
showing him half length, sitting backwards on a chair, 4¼" x 2½", no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
38439
£175
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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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