[William Plomer] Two Autograph Letters Signed "William" and "William Plomer" to "Veronica" [C.V. Wedgwood, eminent historian].With Programme for The Memorial Service for Plomer. (1973)

Author: 
William Plomer South African-British author, novelist
Publication details: 
[Heade] Rossida, Stonefields, Rustington, Sussex, 30 Dec. 1955 AND [Also Headed] 43 Adastra Avenue, Hassocks,Susssex, 21 Aug. 1971.
£120.00
SKU: 13862

Two pages each, 12mo, good condition. [1955] He apologises for being late in telling her how enjoyable he found her luncheon party. "Whatever they were like when they arrived and at least two (I don't include myself) had been rather under the weather - your guests all went off as radiant as glow-worms." Further thanks and joyful remembrances; [1971] A shakier hand, he expresses his pleasure at his visit "except for one thing - which was seeing poor Philip afficted. I do hope he will make a quick & complete recovery." GHe contuniues to state his appreciation of her house, garden, and "Jacqueline" who drove him through the rain. The printed Programme for the "Memorial Service for William Charles Franklyn Plomer", 7 Nov. 1971, 4pp., cover sunned. mentions contributions by John Sparrow, John Betjeman, Peter Pears and Laurens van der Post.