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Correspondence relating to the publication of The Cecil King diary by Cecil Harmsworth...

Catalogue reference: JC 172/4

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JC 172/4
Title
Correspondence relating to the publication of The Cecil King diary by Cecil Harmsworth King (1901-1987)
Date
1972-1976
Description

Book published as: The Cecil King diary, 1965-1970 / Cecil King (London: Jonathan Cape, 1972) ISBN 0224008544.
Contents: editorial correspondence file. Includes: 4 letters and a pc from King and a letter and 2 cards from his wife Ruth; 3 letters from solicitors Rubinstein Nash who read the book for libel; 1 letter and counsel's opinion by Michael Kempston from solicitors Bircham & Co who read the book for libel for the printers; 3 letters from publishers Sidgwick & Jackson who contract to publish the book then decline because of the risk of libel; a reader's report by Philippa Fraser Harrison. Accompanied by the production and publicity files, and a folder of their legal correspondence provided by Sidgwick & Jackson.
Holographs, typescripts and carbon typescripts.
From the Cape book files - 1972 Jo - Ki.

Held by
University of Reading: Special Collections
Creator(s)
Jonathan Cape Ltd
Physical description
1 folder (285 items)
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Prior permission from Random House is required. Please contact University of Reading, Special Collections for further information.

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Correspondence relating to the publication of The Cecil King diary by Cecil Harmsworth King (1901-1987)