BARRIE (Sir James M., 1860-1937, Novelist & Dramatist, Writer of 'Peter Pan')

Autograph Letter Signed to Henry ELWES (Henry John, 1846-1922, Botanist, Entomologist, Author, Lepidopterist, Collector and Traveller) saying that he had lost "your letter. You have my permission to quote not more than a thousand words in all from my book. May you have much success with your ...", 1 side 8vo., Leinster Corner, Lancaster Gate headed paper, 7th April small filing hole not affecting the text

Elwes was renowned for collecting specimens of lilies during trips to the Himalaya and Korea. He was one of the first group of 60 people to receive the Victoria Medal of the Royal Horticultural Society in 1897.

Item Date:  1908

Stock No:  40012      £425

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