Walter de La Mare, 20 autographed letters and 28 typed letters

  
Set of 20 letters signed [1 autograph letter and 28 typed letters]. Series of twenty autographed letters signed, one autograph letter and twenty-eight typed letters signed (several including autograph postscripts or follow-ups) to Dorothy Baker, The Old Park, Penn and Twickenham, March 19, 1943 - April 6, 1956, mostly written on blue paper, one in pencil, about 46 pages, 8° in autograph and 38 pages, 8° typed (letter of August 30, 1947 incomplete, missing the last page). With 3 volumes dedicated by Walter de la Mare to Baker: Crossings (London: Faber & Faber Limited, 1942), inscribed 'To Dorothy Baker, in memory of, a, Lecture, she, never, heard. March 1943'; Selected Poems (London: Faber & Faber Limited, 1954), inscribed "For Dorothy, with love, WJ"; (London: Faber & Faber Limited, 1955), inscribed 'To Dorothy, with love from WJ, October 1955'. Author: Walter John De La Mare. Condition: See photos for more details. Walter John De La Mare. Walter John de la Mare, born April 25, 1873 and died June 22, 1956, is a British writer, author of novels and short stories, also known for his children's books and his poem The Listeners. Autographed letters, old papers, ancient books, photographs, engravings, stamps... We appraise and/or buy in all of France your letters, collections of letters and ancient books. Careful shipping in a rigid and waterproof packaging within three days. Allow for usual postal delays. If you are not completely satisfied, return at the seller's expense for Europe. At the buyer's expense for the rest of the world.