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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[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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SHERLOCK
(John, Novelist)
Typed Letter Signed to Eileen Cond,
thanking her for her appreciation of 'Grigsby', and saying in "the writing business ... there is so little contact between the author and reader", by the time a book is in print "the writer is usually deeply involved in some other project", he knows Sidmouth well, and would live in Britain "if it weren't for the taxes", 1 side folio, P.O. Box 391, Laguna Beach, California, 14th September
Item Date:
1964
Stock No:
50604
£35
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SHORTER
(Clement King, 1857-1926, Journalist & Author)
Typed Letter Signed to F. A. Smith
thanking him for his “courteous letter. I wish you every success in your journalistic enterprise...”, 1 side A4, The Sphere headed paper, Fetter lane, 21st August
Item Date:
1922
Stock No:
42547
£75
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SICHEL
(Walter, 1855-1933, Journalist and Political Historian)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Escott,
saying, with reference to Bolingbroke, "the H. of L. played a large part in the modification or reconstruction of ministries ... In 1715 they even affected the decisions of the H. of C.", he hopes Escott will soon "be able to ply the pen with yr. wonted vigour", and looks forward to reading one day "your well-known book on the H. of C.", 3 sides 8vo., at Ypres House, Rye, 12th July
Item Date:
1904
Stock No:
50607
£25
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