Auction 188
Auction Rare and Interesting Books, Vintage, Periodicals, Record Catalogues
By Chaucer Auctions
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Sep 13, 2023
Unit 1, Bowles Well Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6PQ
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LOT 346:
The following is a unique item of a lockable, unused ledger of approximately 200 white pages with marbled end ...
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Estimated price :
£10 - £12
Buyer's Premium: 22.95%
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The following is a unique item of a lockable, unused ledger of approximately 200 white pages with marbled end papers and brown boards. With lock and key in good working order. Two letters enclosed separately. First letter typewritten, 4 pages, 7" x 9", dated 24th November 1923. Printed address of Watton Rectory, Hertford. The letter is addressed to Mrs Gibbs and is written from the Meyer family, expressing advice on the Archdeacon's garden, mentioning many shrubs, soil conditions, etc. This letter is accompanied by a double sided letter, dated September 12th 1925. Both letters are to an Archdeacon on expert gardening matters. These are of interest in that Alan Turing, of Bletchley Hall fame, stayed with his family at the Rectory with the Meyers for 6 weeks during the summer of 1923. A biography by Andrew Hodges tells a tale of how a gypsy fortune teller at the Church Fete at Watton Rectory foretold that Alan Turing would be a genius. Very unusual item of some interest. From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60
