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

Bert Gunn was the first northern editor of the Daily Express, and then came down to London. He coined the headline about Hitler "It's that man again !", taken up by Tommy Handley.

Item Date:  1939

Stock No:  52753      £75

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