'The Windows of Westminster'

This material is held atUniversity of Birmingham, Cadbury Research Library, Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 150 MS172
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1924-1925
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume

Scope and Content

A copy of the American edition of 'The Windows of Westminster', a series of portraits of ten important members of the Conservative party, published by G. B. Putnam's and Sons of New York and London.

The book was written anonymously at the time by 'A Gentleman with a Duster' but the author has subsequently been identified as Harold Begbie.

This edition includes, as inserted items, letters to G. H. Grubb of G. B. Putnam's and Sons from the 10 Conservative politicians featured in the book. These letters are written in acknowledgment of a complimentary copy of the book which were sent out by the publishers following its publication in 1924. Many of the letters directly refer to a request, presumably made in the letter from the publishers which accompanied the book, for their autograph. It also appears that the publisher also directly asked for an opinion of the publication and a number of the letters do contain comments. There is an eleventh letter inserted in the volume from the author to the publisher

Administrative / Biographical History

G. H. Grubb (fl 1924-1925) worked for G. B. Putnam's and Sons at the publishers' offices in 24 Bedford Street, Strand, London.

Access Information

Open, access to all registered researchers.

Acquisition Information

Purchased July 2003

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