DescriptionJohn Betjeman
Series of seven autograph letters signed, to Dawn Arlott
frequently flirtatious letters thanking her for her hospitality, exceptional cooking, and generosity as a host ("...And to think it was all prepared by your pale fingers & watched by those grey eyes & seen to boil or roast with that secret withdrawn smile of yours..."), in one letter agreeing to be godfather to "that little thing in the pram in the hall" (9 March 1951) with later letters discussing his godson and his spiritual development ("...he should be confirmed before inevitable religious doubt of adolescence sets in...", 13 February 1964), 16 pages, 8vo and 4to, 9 March 1951 to 13 February 1964; with: a pen and ink caricature sketch of Dawn Arlott by Betjeman emphasising her long eyelashes, with two other caricatures on the verso, some light nicks, fraying, and staining
"...You both have the great gift of turning an ordinary day into a Feast Day..." (9 October 1952)
A series of letters by Betjeman to Dawn Arlott (1917-1998), first wife of his friend John Arlott, referring frequently to the renowned hospitality of the couple. Betjeman agreed to be godfather to the couple's won Timothy on condition that they guaranteed he would be given religious instruction without his active involvement, and several of the letters refer to visits to see his growing godson. The last three letters date from after the Arlotts' divorce.Condition reportCondition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
DescriptionJohn Betjeman
Series of seven autograph letters signed, to Dawn Arlott
frequently flirtatious letters thanking her for her hospitality, exceptional cooking, and generosity as a host ("...And to think it was all prepared by your pale fingers & watched by those grey eyes & seen to boil or roast with that secret withdrawn smile of yours..."), in one letter agreeing to be godfather to "that little thing in the pram in the hall" (9 March 1951) with later letters discussing his godson and his spiritual development ("...he should be confirmed before inevitable religious doubt of adolescence sets in...", 13 February 1964), 16 pages, 8vo and 4to, 9 March 1951 to 13 February 1964; with: a pen and ink caricature sketch of Dawn Arlott by Betjeman emphasising her long eyelashes, with two other caricatures on the verso, some light nicks, fraying, and staining
"...You both have the great gift of turning an ordinary day into a Feast Day..." (9 October 1952)
A series of letters by Betjeman to Dawn Arlott (1917-1998), first wife of his friend John Arlott, referring frequently to the renowned hospitality of the couple. Betjeman agreed to be godfather to the couple's won Timothy on condition that they guaranteed he would be given religious instruction without his active involvement, and several of the letters refer to visits to see his growing godson. The last three letters date from after the Arlotts' divorce.Condition reportCondition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
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