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The Christmas Bookshelf [review of Sir Toady Lion]

Christmas Bookshelf column, The Graphic, 18 December 1897, "Two Pretty Gift Books." Reviews Sir Toady Lion by S.R. Crockett (Gardner, Darton and Co.)…

High electrotype metal prices prompting melting of old plates; books arranged through Watt now out of print with no likelihood of reprinting;…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Hansard Watt

Enthusiastic praise for Hansard Watt's book; kept grinning throughout reading; admires clarity and scholarly gentlemanhood; praises Preface for new…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mr Hardie

Many thanks for kind letter; delighted to hear good news of congregation growth and progress; glad Hardie going to lecture on his books this year;…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Douglas Sladen

Been out of town and travelling; hasn't seen Lochinvar reviews; would like to see them if Sladen could send; wants to send Sir Toady Lion copy - going…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Gordon Browne

Many thanks for deliciously charming humoursome illustrations; happy having Browne help Sir Toady live; will send pictures of real Toady and Hugh John…