Autograph letter signed : London, to Henry Watson Kent, 1932 Aug. 1.

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Autograph letter signed : London, to Henry Watson Kent, 1932 Aug. 1.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/705932176

Indicating that he has just sent him a parcel of books and prints; mentioning lunch with Oliver Simon and a quick viewing of "the 50 English & 50 American books" at the 1st Edition Club - "they beat us out, generally," and describing "the most magnificent thing there"--An Adam bookcase belonging to Huntington, head of Putnam's in London; mentioning having been invited to Mrs. Woodhouse's for lunch on Sunday, which he can't do.

1 item (2 p.) ; 20.2 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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