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A Collection of Letters by Cynthia Asquith (1887-1960)
A Collection of Letters by Cynthia Asquith (1887-1960), mainly personal correspondence from the 1910s-40s concerning topics such as the Second World War, Christmas plans, the author's and her family's health ('I am... still suffering from unseemly, intrusively high spirits. In vain I try to check my senseless elation'), properties, grandchildren, the death of Rex Whistler (he 'was so well and so charming'), H. H. Asquith (her father in law), a disgreement between Lord Curzon and Lord Kitchener, with references to significant writers of the period, such as J. M. Barrie ('Barrie has, I think, quite recovered from his attack of tired nerves'), D. H. Lawrence, Francis Thompson, Henry Green and the Meynells, mainly bearing letterheads for Sullington Court in Sussex (the writer's residence), Stanway House near Winchcombe (also a favourite of J. M. Barrie's), Brighton (her 'spiritual home'), as well as different hotels around central London, among other locations; together with six Volumes of Books of Ghost Stories and other subjects including: Shudders: A Collection of Nightmare Tales, London: Hutchinson & Co., undated, 8vo, signed and dedicated by author, cloth; When Churchyards Yawn, Hutchinson, 1931, 8vo, cloth; The Black Cap, Hutchinson, 8vo; This Mortal Coil, Arkham House, 1947, 8vo Cloth, signed and dedicated; The Third Ghost Book, London: James Barrie, 1955, 8vo, signed and dedicated, cloth; The Child at Home, London: Nisbet & Co., 1923, 8vo, Cloth; She Walks in Beauty, London: William Heinemann, 1934, 8vo, cloth
Provenance:A private Gloucestershire estate.
Footnote:Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn Asquith (née Charteris; 27 September 1887 – 31 March 1960) was an English writer and socialite, known for her ghost stories and diaries.
She also wrote novels, edited a number of anthologies, wrote for children and covered the British Royal family. In 1913, Asquith met D. H. Lawrence in Margate and became a friend and correspondent. She took a position as secretary to the Peter Pan creator J. M. Barrie, with whom she became close friends, continuing to work for him until his death in 1937. Barrie left most of his estate to her.
Sold for £800
A Collection of Letters by Cynthia Asquith (1887-1960), mainly personal correspondence from the 1910s-40s concerning topics such as the Second World War, Christmas plans, the author's and her family's health ('I am... still suffering from unseemly, intrusively high spirits. In vain I try to check my senseless elation'), properties, grandchildren, the death of Rex Whistler (he 'was so well and so charming'), H. H. Asquith (her father in law), a disgreement between Lord Curzon and Lord Kitchener, with references to significant writers of the period, such as J. M. Barrie ('Barrie has, I think, quite recovered from his attack of tired nerves'), D. H. Lawrence, Francis Thompson, Henry Green and the Meynells, mainly bearing letterheads for Sullington Court in Sussex (the writer's residence), Stanway House near Winchcombe (also a favourite of J. M. Barrie's), Brighton (her 'spiritual home'), as well as different hotels around central London, among other locations; together with six Volumes of Books of Ghost Stories and other subjects including: Shudders: A Collection of Nightmare Tales, London: Hutchinson & Co., undated, 8vo, signed and dedicated by author, cloth; When Churchyards Yawn, Hutchinson, 1931, 8vo, cloth; The Black Cap, Hutchinson, 8vo; This Mortal Coil, Arkham House, 1947, 8vo Cloth, signed and dedicated; The Third Ghost Book, London: James Barrie, 1955, 8vo, signed and dedicated, cloth; The Child at Home, London: Nisbet & Co., 1923, 8vo, Cloth; She Walks in Beauty, London: William Heinemann, 1934, 8vo, cloth
A private Gloucestershire estate.
Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn Asquith (née Charteris; 27 September 1887 – 31 March 1960) was an English writer and socialite, known for her ghost stories and diaries.
She also wrote novels, edited a number of anthologies, wrote for children and covered the British Royal family. In 1913, Asquith met D. H. Lawrence in Margate and became a friend and correspondent. She took a position as secretary to the Peter Pan creator J. M. Barrie, with whom she became close friends, continuing to work for him until his death in 1937. Barrie left most of his estate to her.
Shudders: some clear wear to the cover, with top area of spine tearing away, as well as general wear and rubbing. Some foxing, especially to the endpapers and page edges.
This Mortal Coil: bears some limited ink annotations.
Remaining volumes are generally in good condition, with some wear to boards, scuffs and bumps
Not collated
Letters as seen
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