Subasta Bidspirit | SMITH STEVIE: (1902-1971)

SMITH STEVIE: (1902-1971) - SMITH STEVIE: (1902-1971) English poet and novelist. T.L.S., Stevie , one page, 4to, Avondale Road, Palmers Green, London, 8th January 1970, to Tom Maschler. Smith writes seeking advice in order to value a manuscript and states, in full, 'It really is most awfully nice of you and thank you very much. I was afraid it might be rather a bore for you. I will certainly take your advice and come back to you. I rang Eric White up today and asked him to suggest a starting price as I had no idea about it and he said he would try and get his committee to do this, without first presenting it to Rota or someone to value. But the committee does not meet until next month, so it will be after then that I come back to you - with the manuscript. Many thanks again.' and in a holograph postscript further adds 'I shall be delighted to inscribe the book for you. I expect it will arrive tomorrow' . A few minor, small tears to some edges and some light creasing, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG Tom Maschler (1933-2020) British publisher who, from 1960, was head of the publishing company Jonathan Cape for more than three decades. Maschler was also instrumental in establishing the Booker Prize in 1969.