MS 451 01 02
Reference code
MS 451 01 02
Title
Harold Acton collection: Letters to Philip Dossé
Level
File
Administrative / Biographical history
Sir Harold Acton, British author. Philip Dossé (1925-1980), founder and proprietor of a number of arts magazines, including Books & Bookmen.
Date
1976-1980
Extent & medium
1 folder
Content description
35 ALS and 5 postcards to Philip Dossé about reviews for Dossé's Books & Bookmen, discussing the books he is reviewing and others he is reading. Acton's letters are written from Italy to Dossé in England, and mention many writers and friends, including Viva King, Diana Mosley, Cecil Roberts, Lord Rosse, Auberon Waugh, and Angus Wilson. Also present is an ALS to Miss Emerson at Books & Bookmen, dated 1980 September 25, reacting to news of Dossé's suicide.
Provenance
Purchase.
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