Clever Bill [Signed by Nicholson to Gustave David]

NICHOLSON, William

Published by William Heinemann Ltd. London, 1926

About this Item

Publisher's pictorial boards in dustwrapper, as issued. Wrapper rather worn and soiled with paper tape reinforcement to rear, vertical crease to the last two leaves otherwise no faults. Signed by Nicholson to the Cambridge bookseller Gustave David (1860-1936). Known to all, Gustave David was one of Cambridge's enduring personalities. In 1926 William Nicholson executed his well-known drawing of David sitting on a crate at his market stall near Great St. Mary's church. Robin Halwas wrote of him that: "David had a recognisable influence on the intellectual life of of the University and a legendary role in developing the libraries of several generations of Cambridge bibliophiles [-] Towards the end of David's career the University offered him in recognition of the 'conspicuous services he has rendered the cause of humane letters' either an honorary MA or a luncheon in the hall of Trinity College; he chose the latter." A detail of Nicholson's drawing of David was used as the frontis for the valedictory volume 'David of Cambridge. Some Appreciations.' which included contributions from T.R. Glover, Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, H.F. Stewart, W.H.D. Rouse and S.C. Roberts. [Cambridge University Press, 1937].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Clever Bill [Signed by Nicholson to Gustave David]
• Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd. London
• Publication Date: 1926
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)