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Letter from M.L. Bisland to A.P. WattMcClure proposes cheap cloth editions of successful books including Merryman's Pariah of the Guard, Weyman's Long Night, Doyle's Adventures of Gerard;…
High electrotype metal prices prompting melting of old plates; books arranged through Watt now out of print with no likelihood of reprinting;…
Two letters in support of S.R. Crockett, published in the same issue as Crockett's second letter (MAG-011). First: Andrew Lang (St Andrews, 22…
Letter from L.H. Bliss to A.P. WattMany thanks for agreement signed by Mr S.R. Crockett and also for letter authorising to alter in clause 14 31st to 15th
Letter from L.H. Bliss to A.P. WattReports over 2000 copies of Lads Love overbound at 6/- in stock; requests permission to sell to Colonies at 1/10 or 2/- with royalty on net receipts…
Letter from Joseph Pennell to A.P. WattConfirms agreement to illustrate Grey Galloway on stated terms; clarifies retains ownership of original drawings with right to exhibit and sell; plans…
Letter from John Murray to A.P. WattMurray confirms printing and publishing rights for "Love Idylls" and other novels now revert to authors. All copies wasted except six of each edition.…
Letter from John Murray to A.P. WattMurray confirms authors may do as they wish with remaindered books. Clarifies only bound copies will be sold; unbound quires will be wasted.
Letter from John Murray to A.P. WattMurray informs that novels including Crockett's "Love Idylls" (2,286 bound, 782 paper copies) have ceased selling. Requests permission to remainder…
Cowper's School, Castle DouglasIllustration of Cowper's School - Crockett's boyhood school in Castle Douglas