1. Feehan, John M.

An Irish Publisher and his World.

Cork, The Mercier Press, 1969/ 18cm x 11cm. 137 (22) pages. Original illustrated softcover (paperback). Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear.

2. Jones, H. Kay.

Butterworths: History of a Publishing House.

First edition. London, Butterworths, 1980. 17 x 25.5cm. (10), 285 pages, with black and white photographs throughout. Original embossed hardcover with dustjacket in protective Mylar. Illustrated endpapers and indigo stained top edges. Excellent condition, as new. Dedication handwritten by author on half-title page. Includes invitation card to book launch and a clipping of newspaper publicity.

3. Lambert, J.W. / Ratcliffe, Michael.

The Bodley Head. 1887-1987.

First edition. London, The Bodley Head Ltd., 1987. 22,5 x 14,5 cm. VII, 364 pages. With 16 illustrations. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear on dustjacket.

4. [Private Materials Sir Harry Luke] – [Luke, Sir Harry / Lukach, Harry] Buckle, George Earle (1854 – 1935).

Manuscript Letter Signed (MLS) by english editor and biographer George Earle Buckle to Sir Harry Luke, condoling him on the death of his father, H.C.Luke. Buckle also mentions a referral Sir Harry obviously seeked to a Col. Murray an asked Buckle to broker the meeting. But Buckle reassures Luke that he met Col. Murray and Murray mentioned to him that Luke and himself went to Eton together: ’….i saw Murray later in the day + mentioned the matter + found him fully aware that he + you were together at Eton. So you can go to him without further introduction – 50 Albemarle Street – Yours with renewed sympathy G.E.Buckle.’

[This item is part of the Sir Harry Luke – Archive / Collection]. Chelsea, 1930. Octavo. 1 page letter (both sides with text) including the original envelope. Tear to margins of the letter (1 inch missing). From the private collection / library of colonial governor, diplomat and historian, Sir Harry Luke.