BAYLY
(Thomas Haynes, 1797-1839, Writer)
Signature and subscription from a letter,
n.d., c.
Item Date:
1835
Stock No:
24340
£25
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[BEAVERBROOK
(Max Aitken, 1879-1964, Newspaper Proprietor & Statesman, from 1917 1st Baron)]
Fine souvenir booklet of tributes to Lord Beaverbrook,
as presented "by his Colleagues on ... his seventieth birthday", in two parts, the first, anonymous, "to the Old Eagle on the topmost branch", by his staff, and full of good things, "... When he comes upon a piece of news, watch his mind expand - no, explode ! ... It is like Columbus discovering America every day in time for the last edition", the second, "The Warrior: The Gratitude of Nations", recalls what Churchill, Lord Dowding, Averill Harriman, Sir John Sinclair and many others said at the time, Churchill having made Beaverbrook Minister for Aircraft Production, and then Minister of Supply, with "magical" results for the Battle of Britain, opposite each are full page photographs, followed by "The Press on Beaverbrook", 1940-1944, extracts beginning "Lord Beaverbrook's tactic is that of inspired brigandage" (Economist, 30th November 1940), 43 sides 10" x 7½" in blue paper covers bearing his coat of arms, 25th May
Item Date:
1949
Stock No:
52759
£45
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BEAVERBROOK
(Max Aitken, 1879-1964, Newspaper Proprietor & Statesman, from 1917 1st Baron)
Typed Letter Signed to Herbert S. Gunn, 1903-1962, editor of the Daily Express,
saying he is "delighted with the conduct of the Daily Express during the last few days ... a magnificent job", he is proposing an increase to his salary of £250, which he hopes "you will save ... up for Sir John Simon", the Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1 side 4to. and original envelope, Cherkley, Leatherhead, Surrey, 30th December
Item Date:
1939
Stock No:
52753
£75
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BEAVERBROOK
(Max Aitken, 1879-1964, Newspaper Proprietor & Statesman, from 1917 1st Baron)
Typed Letter Signed to Herbert S. Gunn, 1903-1962, editor of the Daily Sketch, 1953-1959,
sending "very many thanks for the notes about my birthday party and me in the 'DAILY SKETCH' " which "is improving every day. I hope you won't give the 'DAILY EXPRESS' much pain", 1 side 4to., Cherkley, Leatherhead, Surrey, 28th May
filing hole in blank corner
Item Date:
1955
Stock No:
52757
£45
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BEAVERBROOK
(Max Aitken, 1879-1964, Newspaper Proprietor & Statesman, from 1917 1st Baron)
Typed Letter Signed to Herbert S. Gunn, 1903-1962, editor of the Daily Sketch, 1953-1959,
sending "so very many thanks for your letter ... You are indeed running a vigorous paper and you will make a dinge in the armour of your rivals", with a P.S. initialled 'B', "I was glad to see you looking so well and strong", 1 side 4to., Cherkley, Leatherhead, Surrey, 3rd June
very light clip mark in blank corner
Item Date:
1955
Stock No:
52758
£45
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