BEATON CECIL Small archive of 18 Autograph Letters Signed an

Sale 2211 - Lot 237

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BEATON, CECIL. Small archive of 18 Autograph Letters Signed and 12 Autograph Postcards Signed, to his close friend Stephen Tennant. Format and condition vary. Vp, [1959-78]

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New York, 30 Jan[uary 1959]: ". . . There are so many details to contend with on any production & "[Look After] Lulu" is an exaggeration; a thousand props to attend to & 20 actors all with their advanced egos. . . ."
Kensington, nd: "We will look out [sic] the negatives of you & decide when they're printed if any are suitable. . . ."
Salisbury, [from postmark: 20 Nov(ember) 1972]: "I have said I'd be the President of the Salisbury Festival of Arts next summer. I wondered if you'd like to have an exhibition of your paintings. It would make a very exciting show . . . ."
Kensington, 29 no year: ". . . We have too much to do--what with books & ballets . . . . But I long to stay quietly in the country . . . . This is my intention when I get back in 2 weeks, so hope to see you. . . ."