Philip Dosse (52 results)

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse (Hoggart addresses him as Dosse) was the proprietor of Hansom Books, which operated a stable of seven London arts magazines, including 'Books and Bookmen' and 'Plays and Players'. 1p, 4to. In fair condition, slightly aged, worn and creased. Folded twice. Signed 'Richard Hoggart' ('Assistant Director-General (Social Sciences, Human Sciences and Culture)'. He presumes that the letter with the copies of 'Books and Bookmen' was delayed by the French customs. The magazine has been enjoyed by Hoggart and his family, 'especially our son Simon who is on The Guardian'. He also thanks him for sending 'The Necessity for Love' for review. 'I am afraid, though, that I can't do it. I have had to turn down all reviewing whilst I'm here. This is partly because it's on the whole not greatly approved of in an international civil servant (I had to get special permission to do the Reith Lectures), and it's also because my time is so hopelessly crowded that I'd be a very chancy reviewer. That's one of the costs of being over her. There are others. And there are some compensations.'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB, the revised version of which describes his pre-war Nazi sympathies. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. 1p, 8vo. On the half-title of the book, neatly extracted and in good condition, with the following inscription written in a large and childlike hand underneath the printed title: 'For / Philip Dossé / from / the author / Arthur Bryant'.

Such was the longevity of Tether's Financial Times 'Lombard' column that it featured in the Guinness Book of Records, so the entire absence of biographical information seems odd. Conspiracy theorists might point to the fact that he was an early opponent of the Bilderberg Group: an article on them was rejected by the Financial Times in November 1976. It is reprinted in his 'Banned Articles of C. Gordon Tether' (1977). From the papers of Philip Dosse, proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018; and Michael Barber, 'What was Books and Bookmen?', Literary Review blog, 18 August 2023. 1p, landscape 12mo. In fair condition, on lightly aged and creased air mail paper. Nineteen lines of typed text. Addressed to 'Dear Mr Dosse', and signed 'Gordon Tether', with three autograph corrections. Writing on his return from the US, he is sending a review 'Lord Robbins collection of anti-inflation articles'. He discusses the possibility of reviewing 'St John Stevas edition of Baghot's collected works', and continues: 'I thought you might like to see the product of my latest effort to prevent the pro-Marketeers sinking the anti-Market cause for good! It is in broad terms an up-dating of the Common Market issue which also takes the arguments for and against withdrawal further than most other discussion has [sic] so far done.' He wonders whether 'booklets of this type are eligible for attention in Books and Bookmen'.

See Bullock's entry in the Oxford DNB. From the archives of Philip Dosse, proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of the 'Seven Arts' group of magazines, including 'Books and Bookmen' and 'Plays and Players'. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. 1p, 8vo. In fair condition, lightly creased. Folded twice for postage. Addressed to Dosse (whose name is erroneously given with an accent on the final 'e') as 'The Director / Hansom Books / Artillery Mansions / 75 Victoria Street / London SW1H 0HZ'. He thanks him for his letter, stating: 'I should like to review the Toland book for you, but I am afraid I have already agreed to do it for The New York Review of Books and don't like writing twice about the same book.' Signed 'Alan Bullock'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. This item is 2pp, 4to. In good condition, lightly aged and worn, with the two leaves attached by a slightly rusty staple. Folded twice for postage. Large sprawling signature 'Richard Acland' above typed name 'Sir Richard Acland'. After stating that he is sending a blank cheque for the latest issue of Books and Bookmen, he makes 'an urgent appeal for help' regarding a book titled 'Four Years Hard Labour' ('by the financial editor (or advisor) of one of the London papers', and (I'm almost sure) of the Evening News'). He is quotiing it, 'as an authority', in 'a book which I am publishing [.] when I say "I am publishing" I mean it literally. I've ordered 5000 copies of THE NEXT STEP direct from the printer and shall have to sell them without benefit of publisher's travellers'. He describes the book as 'a religio-political analysis of our total social distress; 100% Socialist but disrespectful to Marx; seriously religious but contemptuous of the leaders of the institution Church (or Churches); but most contemptuous of all of the intellectual atmosphere breathed in and out in the Senior Common Rooms of our Universities which actually is [last two words underlined] the social sickness from which the Western World is suffering'. He will have 'a better idea of what you might be able to do with this book of mine' once he has seen 'Books and Bookmen': 'But if you have any ideas about what I could do to help you to help my book to be known, do write and tell me.' He lays out the plans for publication, 'subject, of course, to there being no sharp deterioration in industrial working'. Autograph postscript: 'Oh dear; just heard the strike is on. Probably add 1 1/2 weeks to first & 3 weeks to second date!'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The present item is 2pp, 8vo. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once for postage. Signed 'John Rothenstein'. He believes that Dosse asked him 'to review the John books' (Michael Holroyd's biography of Augustus John, and his book with Malcolm Easton on John's art) for Art and Artists. 'I don't think I'm dreaming as have some copies wh. you sent me at the time. I believe I explained that exceptional demands would make it difficult & I've also received an intimation that one of the Sunday papers is planning to invite me to do a special feature on the two books, but I'm not at all sure whether I shall be able to accept.' Dosse is 'quite right in supposing that the Easton volume will be by no means complete'.

The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and 'Plays and Players'. 2pp, small 4to. Addressed to 'Dear Philip Dossé' [sic] and signed 'Richard Ingrams'. He is enclosing 'a rather rude review of the Clive James book for the June B & B', and sends renewed apologies for missing the May issue. He will 'do Thurber next' and reminds Dosse that he still has 'the biography of Thurber which you sent me many moons ago': 'Would it be too late to embrace that as well?' He thanks him for 'continuing to print the P. Eye appeal ads'. The letter concludes: 'It sounds as if Martin has become rather grumpy. I know he was very fed up when booted out of the D. Express.'.

1p., foolscap 8vo. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper. He thanks him for his letter. 'The two Seymour books have no arrived and I will let you have the review as soon as I can get round to it.'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. This item is 1p, 4to. In good condition, lightly aged and creased and folded twice for postage. Signed 'Stuart Hampshire'. He thanks him for his letter 'arising from the television programme with Melvyn Bragg', and expresses agreement 'about a boycott in South Africa. No British Government could afford the economic cost of severing economic relations with South Africa and of boycotting in that sense. Therefore it is left to artists and sportsmen and playwrights and so on to do the boycotting.' He regrets that he has to decline the invitation to review for 'Books and Bookmen', which he knows 'quite well through Martyn Goff', as he has to 'cut down the amount of reviewing that I do and cannot undertake any more'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. From the papers of Philip Dosse, proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018; and Michael Barber, 'What was Books and Bookmen?', Literary Review blog, 18 August 2023. On one side of a 14 x 10 cm compliments slip in red ink, which has 'Sir JOHN BETJEMAN' at top left, and 'With Compliments' centred. At top left of the page Betjeman has typed 'Dear Mr Dosse - How nice of old Charles'. He adds a scarcely-legible Autograph Note of around twelve words in felt-tip pen, and also adds an accent (incorrectly) to the 'e' of 'Dosse'. The note would appear to end 'Many thanks. / Shaw herewith.' See Image.

See her entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse (often addressed, as in this letter, as 'Dossé') was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. 1p, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once for postage. Large and ebullient signature in red felt-tip pen. After thanking him for his 'sweet letter and all the nice things you say', she continues: 'I was so touched that you liked my speech and what you told me about the review of Lord Mountbatten's book.' Meeting Dosse was 'lovely', and she thinks that Books and Bookmen is 'absolutely brilliant and I enjoy every word of it'. She ends in the hope that Dosse will one day 'come down here for lunch, my sons are always here on Sundays'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The present item is 2pp, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once for postage. Signed 'Simon Nowell Smith'. He has found Dosse's letter on his return from holiday that day, and states that he is sorry that he 'cannot review Tim Barnes's book on Anglo-American copyright for you as I am already committed to the Book Collector'. He is 'not at all keen to review books nowadays', but will bear in mind Dosse's suggestion and let him know if he hears of 'some forthcoming book in my field which is too expensive for me to buy!' He ends by stating that he is 'more interested in acquiring the book than in a fee'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The present item is 1p, 4to. Signed 'Norman Collins'. In good condition, lightly aged. He is submitting a review of J. B. Priestley's 'Instead of the Trees', in the hope that it is 'the kind of thing that you had in mind'. He informs him that 'the English Centre of P.E.N. is now launching a regular series of evening cocktail parties, each one with a special guest. They paid me the compliment of making me Guest of Honour at the first of these soirees, and Iris Murdoch and Angus Wilson are to be the next Guests.' The party took place the previous week, and he lists some of those who were present: 'Lettice Cooper, Francis King, Mary Treadgold, Sybille Bedford, Nicolette Devas, Catherine Dupre, Isabel Quigley, Dr. John Paxton, Robert Shelton, Kathleen Nott, and Jaspar Ridley.'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The present item is 1p, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged and creased. Folded once for postage. Signed 'Peter Quennell'. He 'can't co-operate' with the questionnaire that Dosse has sent him. 'In the first place, I'm rather too busy just now; & filling it up wld require a good deal of thought. Secondly, I don't much like the idea of sniping at my fellow writers without explaining my criticisms - 'overpraised', 'unreadable', 'silliest' etc - at some length.' He ends by reminding Dosse that he owes him a cheque 'for my Boswell-Thrale review, which I hope will arrive before Christmas'.

See her entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The present item is 1p, small 4to. In good condition, lightly aged and creased. Folded. Signed 'Marghanita Laski'. She had no fears about the cheque for £50 he has sent: 'I knew it would turn up.' She thanks him for offering her 'some reviewing. I may well take you up on this, but not just at the moment as I'm determined to take on no new work till I've finished a largish job that's been pending for too long. May I ask you later?' She ends with seasonal greetings, and her 'continuing gratitude for the Encyclopaedia Judaica, which I use constantly'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The present item is 1p, 4to. In good condition, lightly aged and creased. Folded three times for postage. Reads: 'Dear Mr Dossé / I am afraid that the present state of my health does not permit me to take advantage of your flattering invitation. Sorry. / Cordially yours / Lancelot Hogben/'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The three items are in good condition, lightly aged and worn, and folded for postage. All three signed loosely 'Bernard Levin'. ONE: TLS, 6 February 1974. 1p, foolscap 8vo. He thanks him for his 'kind words', and is 'most flattered that you should remember an article of mine from so long ago'. He must decline Dosse's invitation with regret. 'I only review books for the Observer, and have so much on my plate that I am trying to cut down commitments rather than increase them.' TWO: TNS, 18 September 1974. 1p, 12mo. 'Thank you for your letter. But I am afraid I have to say no.' THREE: TLS, 21 April 1977. He is 'very much in agreement' with Dosse, 'and I must say that I do not see why you declare yourself "ready to retreat". I do hope you will do no such thing.'.

See the entries for his mother and father in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse (Guinness spells it 'Dossé') was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and 'Plays and Players'. 1p, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once for postage. Large signature, underlined. Reads: 'Thankyou! [sic] I should be glad to review "Lost Demesnes" and "Classic Irish Houses" by Craig (see the enclosed) if it is sent to you.'.

One page, 8vo, good condition. Dosse has written, "Dear Professor Northcote, | I have arranged for a free 1/4p.ad[vertisement] for your new book about to be reviewed in b @ b ["Books and Bookmen"] to appear in the following issue with my compliments." C. Northcote Parkinson has added in red ink, "HANSOM IS AS HANSOM DOES! | Very many thanks! | C. Northcote Parkinson [signature] | C.NORTHCOTE PARKINSON.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including 'Books and Bookmen' and 'Plays and Players'. 1p, 4to. In good condition, lightly aged and worn. Folded twice for postage. In autograph: 'Dear Philip Dossé [sic]' and 'Yours sincerely / Richard Acland'. He begins by thanking Dosse for his 'most generous letter' with regard to his autobiography 'Four Years Hard Labour', and for the offer of a free advertisement in 'Books and Bookmen', continuing: 'But how sad. In return for all this kindness, alas, I cannot help. Sad experience has taught me that I cannot review books for a quite physical reason. As a child I resisted all attempts to read the instructions in the Meccano books; and now I can read to myself no faster than I can read aloud.' He continues on this theme before announcing that his wife has broken her forearm, 'and although she has no pain and has done a professional morning's work as an architectural consultant, it does mean that I do for her a few things that she normally does for me. I'm so sorry to fail you when you offer so much.' He is consequently returning 'The Private Future', 'with real regret because, having spent nine minutes on the first six pages I can see that I should find it very interesting'.

Emerson's novels have undergone a re-evaluation in recent years. The first six were republished by Quartet Books as 'Rediscovered Classics' in 2017, and in 2021 by Quadrant Books. 'Books and Bookmen' was one of a stable of seven London arts magazines owned by Philip Dosse (1925-1980) of Hansom Books. Emerson, who was the editor of the magazine at the time of Dosse's suicide, has published an account of her time there: 'Death of a Bookman', Standpoint, October 2018. The present three items date from an earlier period, when Emerson was working as an assistant in the interim period between school and college. The three items are in good condition, lightly aged and folded for postage, and all signed 'Sally C. Emerson'. ONE: ALS, 22 January [1975]. 2pp, landscape 12mo. She gives a list of four books, with full and half price, which she has kept for herself, and asks to be paid for reviews, minus the total. She discusses the 'system of my receiving and returning the books', which she feels works well. She is finding the writing of reviews 'less difficult to do, but must admit I'd find it a strain to do more than two pages a month'. The letter carries calculations by Dosse. TWO: TLS, 11 May 1975. 1p, 4to. 'I quite understand about having to cut b&b it's a wonder it's remained so fat for so long in these lean times. I was of course disappointed to hear of the exodus of books noticed but not heartbroken because it was an enormous amount of work to do on top of a full-time job. Now perhaps I shall have the time to do an occasional interview for b & b as well as reviews.' After discussing a move 'to a flat in Canonbury' and a reference to 'Tony' she writes: 'I have very much enjoyed doing books noticed. It's taught me much about reviewing as well as educating me in a motley collection of subjects.' THREE: TLS, 21 August 1975. 1p, 4to. She is writing, at the instigation of 'Cis', regarding money owed for reviews, and discusses this matter, including an autograph note on books 'from the plain children's book reviews'. 'I see Bron Waugh is advertising b&b as ardently as ever in his diary in Private Eye with every justification for b&b is plump with interest if not with pages.' She ends with the news that she is 'still working at The Illustrated London News, and enjoying it, but Hansom books has only to beckon. . .'.

See the entries for Angus Wilson and Christina Foyle in the Oxford DNB. 'Dolly' is clearly the 'Mrs. A. G. Dowdeswell' who was secretary of the Johnson Society of London in the 70s and 80s (arranging luncheons) and named as a member of the Johnson Society at least as late as 1992. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The present item is 2pp, 4to. Forty-seven lines of text. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once for postage. Possibly related, the pair were at least on a level of intimacy. Addressed to 'My dear Philip' and signed 'With love, / Dolly.' She reminds him that she 'sat next to Simon Young of John Murray at the b & b Dorchester luncheon' [for the twenty-fifth anniversary of 'Books and Bookmen'], and that 'he indicated that he was desirous of doing some more reviewing'. She lists five of his interests, adding 'a little nebulous, but he is apparently quite a bod at John Murray (493 4361) and has been masterminding series on flying and sailing there for many years. I went round the drawing rooms and saw the Byron relics in Albemarle Street last week. He is very pleasant.' She was present at 'the next Literary Luncheon for Sir Angus Wilson last week. It was a success and Angus was in good form and pleased with both honours. After luncheon, (a better one) he suddenly dashed round the end of the top table and made a dive for me. He had an animated conversation for quite a few minutes while Melvyn Bragg was waiting to kick off. He didn't dive for anyone else and my table 8 were over-awed, so I was told. My husband and I have known him for thirty years or so. We never pushed our knowledge of him, but he has always called himself a friend and on many occasions has made a point of deliberately seeking us out. I must tell you that the room was not half so full as for your 25th anniversary. I think his new novel not his best.' She has been in London for five days, and names an eye surgeon she wished to consult, 'but six weeks must elapse before he can see me so I shall try to fix it for the time of my Lichfield visit'. She is glad Dosse has got Ian Jack to review 'Dictionary Johnson'. 'I wonder if you have had a copy of Johnson's Dictionary, a £45 facsimile from Times Books Ltd? I am also pleased that Lady Huntingdon will do C. H. Rolph's "London Particulars" and Nigel Nicolson is in good form.'.

An interesting letter, containing an assessment by a leading publisher of what he sees as the unusual position he considers his profession occupies within the business world. See his entry, and that of his partner Nigel Nicolson, in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The present item is 2pp, 12mo. On two leaves attached by a slightly rusty staple; otherwise in fair condition, lightly aged, and folded for postage. Signed 'G Weidenfeld'. Dosse has published a review in 'Books and Bookmen' by Diana Mosley of David Pryce-Jones's biography of her sister Unity Mitford, and as the publisher of the book Weidenfeld responds to two notes from Dosse he begins: 'No, we are still Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Nigel is a life director, though he is no longer active as a shareholder. He is a tremendously close friend and I would never of my own free will drop his name from that of the firm.' He fails to understand Dosse's 'reference to Douglas Cooper. Was he against your review by Diana Mosley only or did he also disapprove of David Pryce-Jones's writing the book on Unity Mitford?' He has not heard from Cooper, but since he feels 'nothing but frendliness and appreciation of the good services your paper has rendered to our publishing house, helped by your reviews, and to quite a few deserving causes, I feel I owe you my frank views about Diana Mosley's review. It is true that a publisher is a businessman but, unlike many other businessmen, he does not invariably allow himself to be guided by considerations of sales and profits. There is such a thing as a parameter within which he should confine his publishing programme. Now I am referring only to myself, I have no right to give you advice, nor worse still sit in judgment. I, frankly, was appalled by Diana Mosley's review and was from the very first a little puzzled as to why you chose her, as she is such a close relative and such a passionately interested party, to review the book.' He is only mentioning this because Dosse has raised the point himself, and he does not feel that he can join Dosse 'in putting up the argument you suggest to someone like Douglas Cooper. I stand behind David Pryce-Jones because I have faith in his integrity and because I believe his is an important book to have published.'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The present material is in good condition, lightly aged. ONE: Autograph inscription. Flyleaf and half-title of 'A Bookseller at the Ballet' have been neatly extracted, and are both in good condition. On the recto of the flyleaf Beaumont has written, in his neat hand: 'To / Philip Dossé / A small token of appreciation and gratitude for his kindly interest in this book. / With every good wish / from / Cyril Beaumont / November 6, 1975'. TWO: Printed prospectus. 4pp, 8vo. Bifolium on shiny art paper. Printed in brown, with reproduction of pencil portrait of Beaumont on the front cover, the reproduction of the prologue on the second page, 'The Synopsis: Some Extracts' on p.3, and p.4 carrying an order form beneath a photograph of Nijinksy captioned 'NIJINSKY IN "NARCISSE" / Note the highly developed calf muscles'.

See her entry, and her husband's, in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including 'Books and Bookmen' and 'Plays and Players'. Postcard of 14 x 9 cm, with letterhead and no illustration. Monogram signature 'RK'. In good condition, lightly aged, with slight smudging to a couple of words in one corner. Addressed to 'Mr Philip Dossé. [sic] / Hansom Books. / Artillery Mansions. / 75, Victoria Street. / LONDON. S.W.1.' After thanking him for his letter she expresses relief that his mother 'did so well on the first round [of treatment for cancer]. I prayfor the next one.' She thanks him for advertising her husband's 'next book. Yes. Jonathan Cape again. Yes. Diary 1970-75.' She ends in the hope that 'there will be a reason to come to London, or I will never see my friends again, but I love Ireland'.

The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including 'Books and Bookmen' and 'Plays and Players'. Like Jullian, he would commit suicide. See 'Death of a Bookman' by Sally Emerson, Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The card is in good condition, lightly aged, while the four letters are in fair condition, with wear and creasing, one (Item Four) with a few small holes to the leaf caused by a paper clip. None of the items is dated. ONE: ACS. On both sides of a plain card with printed letterhead and no illustration. Signed 'Philippe' and addressed to 'My dear Philip'. 'I would like very much to review Nigel Nicolson book about his mother V. Sackville west ['Portrait of a Marriage', 1973] as I knew very well Violet Trefusis whose love story is the subject of the book'. He asks for 'a fairly long space there is a lot to say some of it very odd and funny'. TWO: ALS. 1p, 12mo. Signed 'Philippe'. 'Yes I would like to write a piece about Violet Trefusis in the same number there will be a review of the Nicolson book I [dout?] Nigel Nicolson will send me the book.' He asks Dosse to 'reproduce the portrait of V. T. par Blanche that is in the book and which I owne [sic]'. Ends: 'When do you want it? / What length?' THREE: ALS. 1p, 12mo. Signed 'Ph. Jullian'. He is enclosing the article on Trefusis, and repeats that it should be 'illustrated by her portrait by J. E. Blanche she gave me and reproduced in the Nicolson book.' Comments: 'Do you know there were many mistakes in the article on Mary of Roumania'. FOUR: ALS. 1p, 12mo. Signed 'Philippe'. He thanks him for advertising his 'Art Nouveau Book' (published in 1974), adding: 'If Bevis Hillier cant review it I suggest you send it to a very intelligent young man just out of Oxford Philip Mansel' (with address). Ends: 'Please send me some amusing book to review or some splendid one for my library'. FIVE: ALS. 1p, 12mo. Signed 'Philippe Jullian'. He is sorry that 'the strike prevented me to send the article on the limericks sooner [presumably Gershon Legman's 'The Limerick'] I hope it is not too late as it is a charming book'.

27 February 1975. On letterhead of the Committee for Peace in the Middle East. From the papers of Philip Dosse (1925-1980), proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018; and Michael Barber, 'What was Books and Bookmen?', Literary Review blog, 18 August 2023. 1p, 4to. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn. Folded twice. Reads: 'Dear Mr. Dosse, / The Chairman of our Committee, Dr. Max Adler, and I send you our warmest gratitude for your offer to publish our "Open Letter" to the Prime Minister of Israel in "Books and Bookmen", and for sending the last six numbers of the journal.' Signed, somewhat shakily (he would die the following year), 'E S Sachs'. Postscript: 'I have been reading your journal with great interest and I have neglected the voluminous work of the Committee.' Image on application.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The present item is 1p, 4to. In good condition, lightly aged and creased. Folded twice for postage. Signed 'Miron Grindea'. Begins: 'You know how much I admire and respect the iron tenacity and tactfulness with which you continue to preside over so many monthly publications. I feel this might entitle me to draw your attention to the fact that a member of your staff (whom I never met) has once again been extremely rude - perhaps to the point of sheer impertinence - over the phone.' He asks to speak to Dosse about this matter at the start of the following week. He takes the opportunity to mention that he has not been paid for an article on Malraux. The final paragraph concerns 'exchange of ads', with Grindea noticing, 'during my recent visit to Oklahoma', 'the exchange of publicity you are having with Books Abroad - an excellent international magazine'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The present item is 2pp, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged, and folded once for postage. Thirty-one lines of text. Signed 'H. Montgomery Hyde.' He thanks Dosse for his note, and is 'so glad the noble Lord O'Neill came up with such a splendid review of Carson'. He is sure O'Neill 'will be glad to do notices of any other books you feel he may be interested in - particularly, of course, on Ireland'. He is 'just off on a brief Visit to Ottawa & New York', but would like to meet for lunch when he returns. He is 'sorry to be a bore', but he must point out that he is owed payment for 'six contributions, from March to August inclusive, with one more in the pipe-line for next month!' His 'poor wife has been in hospital with breast trouble, & it would help to pay the specialist's fees etc!!'.

The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See 'Death of a Bookman' by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of 'Books and Bookmen' at the time of Dosse's suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The present item is 1p, 4to. In good condition, lightly aged and creased. Folded for postage. Signed 'J. Vijaya T'. In writing a review for Dosse he has 'exceeded the 600 words', and rather than 'cut it down' he 'thought it better that you, and the Editor, see all that I had to say and decide what to retain and what to delete. / I only hope that Krishna Menon's nervous breakdown and my clap are retained.' With regard to the 'plagiarism' of Mulk Raj Anand he is enclosing cuttings from Evergreen Review (not present). In future he will 'keep to the strict limit but having known Amita Malik, Mulk Raj A, and others I could not restrain myself. All this is hackneyed work on their part, used time without number.' He ends by thanking him for 'sending me this interesting, though provocative book'.