SOUTHEY
(Robert, 1774-1843, Poet)
Unsigned autograph manuscript for a Common Place Book,
"The head of all saint simpletons lies buried at Wan. Yossoof was his name. He never in his life said anything but his begging words Yossoof_kemick_ister that is to say Yossoof asks a bone & he is said to have operated many miracles, Eolia Effendi. Vol 4.", 1 side 12mo with pencil annotations, no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
3172
£75
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SPALDING
(William, 1809-1859, W.S., Scottish Professor of Rhetoric)
Autograph Letter Signed to the Anglo-Saxon scholar Benjamin Thorpe, F.S.A., 1782-1870,
saying that "in the midst of the worry and hurry of classifying the exercises of pupils ... for the close of our winter's work" he rejoices at Thorpe's news "about the Chronicle. We shall have one at least of our most valuable monuments resuscitated worthily by worthy hands and native ones ... I ... congratulate ... all who are interested in the early history and language of the nation", and offering "my best thanks to Mrs Thorpe for her acceptable present of seeds", 2 sides 8vo., St. Andrews, 15th April
Item Date:
1858
Stock No:
18891
£60
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SPARK
(Dame Muriel, 1918-2006, Scottish Novelist, Short Story Writer, Poet and Essaysist)
Autograph Postcard Signed "Muriel" to Mrs Desmond Dupré
(Cathering Dupré, 1926-2014, Writer) saying it “was so nice seeing you & v. kind of you to welcome us. Of course did not worry abt. needle & cotton... is hardly worth a thought. Now am looking forward to hearing your news when the new babe arrives. I loved your little boy & girl & hope Caroline is better new. Yes, will love to come & see you again. You are so peaceful...” with a postscript that she “meant to write earlier but have been away at Cambridge...”, 1 side postcard with autograph address on the verso, Camberwell, 17th April
Item Date:
1959
Stock No:
42371
£225
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SPENDER
(Sir Stephen, 1909-1995, Poet & Critic)
Printed Proof copy of his poem "Middle East" signed and with one autograph correction
taken from Literary Supplement 81, 9 verses of 4 lines each starting "One morning, between journeys, rising / From bed at an inn, I went out. / Half an hour after dawn / Already the sun had cut ...", he has changed the word "lines" to "lights" in the fourth verse, 1 side 4to., no place, no date but
Item Date:
1969
Stock No:
39772
£125
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SPENDER
(Sir Stephen, 1909-1995, Poet & Critic)
Autograph Letter Signed to Josephine PULLEIN-THOMPSON
(1924-2014, Writer known for her Pony Books, Leading member of International PEN) saying he is “sorry you will no longer be at PEN - though perhaps I should congratulate you as I am sure you were terribly overworked there. Anyway, I am grateful for all the times you have helped my through various engagements there. I hope you will often visit those old haunts though and that I shall be greeted by your friendly smile when I am next in Dilke St. Thank you and many good wishes for your future...”, 1 side folio, 15 Loudoun Road, NW8 6LS, 20th March
Item Date:
1994
Stock No:
43000
£125
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