Typed letter : London, to Henry Watson Kent, 1917 Feb. 21-27.

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Typed letter : London, to Henry Watson Kent, 1917 Feb. 21-27.

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Describing at length the difficulties of his move to London; discussing a conflict between book designer T.J. Cobden-Sanderson and printer Emery Walker; detailing the set up of his makeshift "composing room" and press, which "horrified" St. John Hornby during a visit; describing having seen "the famous day-light raid" over the city, the occasional presence of night alarms, and jaunts into the city for dinner.

1 item (7 p.) ; 28 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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