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Lot 171
"General Browning indisposed", Daphne du Maurier: (1907 - 1989) British Author, T.L.S. 'Bing', Menabilly Par Cornwall, 16th August 1961, two page letter, to Mrs Maureen Baker-Munton, nee Luschwitz, ('Dearest Maureen') a harrowing letter on her husband Sir Frederick Browning's alcoholism. 'Unfortunately, the worst has happened, and Moper began to work himself up to a blind about a couple of days before they arrived. I had specially not invited Peter this time remembering Christmas, but it was of no avail. By Sunday he was slipping out and buying whiskey from the pub down Polmear hill and hiding it in the back kitchen, and by Sunday evening absolutely "out". Bed, and of course the sailing of the Jeanne d'Arc cancelled for Regatta (which Tessa had come to crew for) and the inevitable excuses to rest of crew and the Yacht club, "General Browning indisposed". I thought bed would do the trick, but to my horror he got out of bed on Monday night, when we were istening to T.V. and found the only two bottles of wine that had not been locked up, and wolfed one bottle of red wine that night, and the bottle of white wine at breakfast yesterday morning'. Daphne continues 'Moper's age group and his terribly tricky psychological make-up make him the most difficult type of alcoholic patient to treat. Going into a Home would almost kill him with misery, and I dont think I could bear it. On the other hand we cannot continue with this happening every month like a woman's Rib'. (All rights are reserved by The Chichester Partnership and no written materials may be reproduced in part or in full without the express prior written permission of The Chichester Partnership c/o Curtis Brown Group Ltd)
Lot 227
"Combination of hot sun and red wine...", Daphne du Maurier: (1907 - 1989) British Author, T.L.S. 'Bing', one page, Mena, 28th June 1956(?), to Mrs Baker-Munton ('Dearest Maureen'), Daphne recounts a recent trip to France with Sir Frederick Browning ('Moper') 'France was a nice break, but... with the inevitable Moper tummy upset, in bed at the hotel for three days! (Combination of hot sun and red wine). She confides 'But worried about his sickness, I insisted on an X ray of tummy... thank goodness, was all reported clear. So, honestly, it's really a case of Moper being careful what he drinks'. There is a later handwritten annotation in pencil '1956??' to the top right corner. If this date is correct then the letter is the year before Sir Frederick Browning's nervous breakdown when it became apparent he was suffering from liver damage. Daphne du Maurier went to great lengths to conceal the truth from anyone other than closest family and most trusted friends Maureen and Monty Baker-Munton.(All rights are reserved by The Chichester Partnership and no written materials may be reproduced in part or in full without the express prior written permission of The Chichester Partnership c/o Curtis Brown Group Ltd)
Lot 278
Du Maurier (Daphne), 'Hungry Hill', US first edition, signed by author, 1943, together with three other US first editions by du Maurier, including 'Kiss Me Again Stranger', 'The Breaking Point', 'The Winding Stair', all signed by author. (4)Books: 'Hungry Hill', US First Edition, dedicated in blue ballpoint pen, signed 'Bing', dated 1972, further signed 'Daphne du Maurier' to title page, published by Doubleday, Doran and Co, New York, together with 'Kiss Me Again Stranger', Eight Stories dedicated in blue ball point pen, signed 'Daphne', dated May 1953, published by Doubleday, New York, 1953, also 'The Breaking Point, dedicated in blue ballpoint pen, signed 'Bing', dated Oct 1959, published by Doubleday & Company, New York and 'The Winding Stair', dedicated in red ballpoint pen, inscribed 'warm wishes for (t)his over wine to fame afore a winding stair', signed 'Bing', dated December 1978, published by Doubleday & Company, New York.(All rights are reserved by The Chichester Partnership and no written materials may be reproduced in part or in full without the express prior written permission of The Chichester Partnership c/o Curtis Brown Group Ltd)
Lot 302
Daphne du Maurier: (1907 - 1989) British Author, vintage signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card, with colour image of Kilmarth to front, signed 'Bing' in her hand and inscribed 'Bim and Maureen' and 'Wine, I hope, on its way!' (All rights are reserved by The Chichester Partnership and no written materials may be reproduced in part or in full without the express prior written permission of The Chichester Partnership c/o Curtis Brown Group Ltd)
Lot 310
Daphne du Maurier: (1907 - 1989) British Author, T.L.S. 'Daphne', Menabilly, 4th December 1967, two page letter, to Grace her housekeeper, 'Dearest Grace', update on the family, including her errant grandchildren, 'remembering you are "off" the whiskey (or are you "on" it again?) I am wondering whether any other offering in the wine line would interest you as a Christmas token?', of her grandson Freddie 'I must say, at 2 1/2 I think it shows great savoir faire, the "Coat on... Coat on..." is the thing that makes me laugh most. Such a glorious riposte to one's hostess!'(All rights are reserved by The Chichester Partnership and no written materials may be reproduced in part or in full without the express prior written permission of The Chichester Partnership c/o Curtis Brown Group Ltd)
Lot 46
"I forgot all your instructions...", Daphne du Maurier: (1907 - 1989) British Author, T.L.S. Kilmarth Par Cornwall, 24th April 1979, 'Bing', one page, to Maureen Baker-Munton, ('Dearest Maureen') an update letter on the goings on at Kilmarth. 'Needless to tell you I forgot all your instructions, mint jelly, red currant, telephoning the mowing man, after I took the boys on Par Beach - very low tide, and thank goodness empty, but a gale blowing - and then to the shops where I only remembered my half-bottles of red wine! Typical. But the boys and I miss you sorely, and we at humbly in the kitchen, steak O.K. plus the fool and a meringue'. (All rights are reserved by The Chichester Partnership and no written materials may be reproduced in part or in full without the express prior written permission of The Chichester Partnership c/o Curtis Brown Group Ltd)
Lot 76
Daphne du Maurier: (1907-1989) British Author, vintage signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card, with reproduction of an engraving of Polerris, Cornwall, by William Daniell, signed 'Bing and Mensa' in her hand, inscribed 'To all at Bentons' and 'I hope the wine will eventually turn up. Red and white!' annotated 'Weather like this today!'(All rights are reserved by The Chichester Partnership and no written materials may be reproduced in part or in full without the express prior written permission of The Chichester Partnership c/o Curtis Brown Group Ltd)
Lot 80
Daphne du Maurier: (1907-1989) British Author, vintage signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card, with colour photograph of Cornish scene by Christian Browning, signed 'Bing' in her hand, inscribed 'For workers, martyrs, and budding tycoons! Wine on its way!'(All rights are reserved by The Chichester Partnership and no written materials may be reproduced in part or in full without the express prior written permission of The Chichester Partnership c/o Curtis Brown Group Ltd)
Lot 1312
Eight bottles of red wine - three 1964 Ch Graud-Larose, Cordier. levels high shoulder, mid shoulder and low neck, labels complete but dirty, capsules generally good, one missing - A 1957 Cos d'Estournel, level high shoulder, capsule intact, label complete, some spottin/satin - two bottles of 1967 Ch Caronne Ste Gemme - two bottles of Ch La Louviere and two bottles of 50cl special reserve port M&S
Lot 175
Large Collection of Ephemera and Collectables relating to Cunard Queen Elizabeth II Cruise Liner / Ship including Newspapers, Magazines (incl. London Illustrated News ), Postcards, Daily Program Cards, Menus, Wine Menus, Empty Folders, Pictures, etc plus Medallion Set, Collectable Plates, Travel Wash Sets, etc, dating from 1950's, 60's, 70's onwards
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