BEAVERBROOK (Max Aitken, 1879-1964, Newspaper Proprietor & Statesman, from 1917 1st Baron)

Typed Letter Signed to Herbert S. Gunn, 1903-1962, editor of the Evening Standard 1944-1952, regretting "there is no prospect of seeing me until I come back from the South of France ... But on my return I will talk with you", 1 side 8vo., Cherkley, Leatherhead, Surrey, 8th April

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. Beaverbrook moved him to the Standard in 1944. A fundamental clash began to emerge - Gunn wanted a popular paper, Beaverbrook something for the City and West End, and in 1952 Gunn resigned, moving to the Daily Sketch the next year.

Item Date:  1952

Stock No:  52756      £45

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