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Correspondence from G. P. Putnam's Sons Ltd. to James McBey
Image Not Available for Correspondence from G. P. Putnam's Sons Ltd. to James McBey

Correspondence from G. P. Putnam's Sons Ltd. to James McBey

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1932
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25 x 20.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009504.16
Keywords
About MeTypewritten correspondence from G. P. Putnam's Sons Ltd. to James McBey, regarding writing a book on a particular "Scot" McBey had written about for "The Daily Herald", dated January 25th (1932?). Letter indicates a copy of their "spring list and occasional magazine, 'The Stork'" was included, but these do not accompany the letter currently. Letter is dated 29 January 1932.

This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this letter.