SNOW
(Baron Charles Percy, 1905-1980, Writer)
Typed Letter Signed to Dr G. Johnson,
concerning his project, and telling him that he believes that "at the moment Canon F. W. Dillistone of Oriel College, Oxford is working on a full length biography of Raven ... Also the Bishop of Durham, who knew Raven well. I am not certain whom you should apply to for Raven's interest in natural history, though there must be several ... my relationship with Raven was very far from amicable. I don't think this was especially my fault, except for the mere reason of my existence ...", 1 side 8vo., 85 Eaton Terrace, SW1, 18th March 1971, together with a carbon copy of his letter requesting the information, 26th February
Item Date:
1971
Stock No:
15471
£35
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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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