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

Bert Gunn was the first northern editor of Beaverbrook's 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. He moved to Rothermere's Daily Sketch the next year, where he doubled its circulation.

Item Date:  1955

Stock No:  52758      £45

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