Fonds GB 0096 MS1180 - A sedative at daybreak

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GB 0096 MS1180 undated Fonds 1 item Whistler , Laurence , 1912-2000 , engraver on glass and writer

Laurence Whistler won the first King's Gold Medal for poetry in 1935. He published twelve books of poetry. Whistler was famed for his prodigious skill in point engraving on to glass. His work may be seen in many museums and numerous churches, including Salisbury Cathedral.

Typescript copy of poem, "A sedative at daybreak" by Laurie Whistler. With etchings by Joan Hassall. This copy was a gift to Walter de la Mare. Inscribed "And to dearest WJdlM with love, always, from LW".

Open for research although at least 24 hours notice should be given.

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Special Collections Reading Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

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NRA, ISAD(G) 2011-06-28 Poetry Whistler , Laurence , 1912-2000 , engraver on glass and writer Literary forms and genres Literature

Typescript copy of poem, "A sedative at daybreak" by Laurie Whistler. With etchings by Joan Hassall. This copy was a gift to Walter de la Mare. Inscribed "And to dearest WJdlM with love, always, from LW".

Open for research although at least 24 hours notice should be given.

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Special Collections Reading Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

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English

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NRA, ISAD(G)

• anglais