Pudney (John, poet and journalist, 1909-77)

Pudney (John, poet and journalist, 1909-77) 2 Typed Letters signed and 1 Autograph Letter signed to J.M. Guthrie,3?pp., 8vo & sm. 4to, Air Ministry, London & Dunmow, Essex, 29th April 1943 - 30th March 1944, about various book projects, "I have only just got back as I spent a good many days in Algiers and Morocco and the checking of the book has not yet begun. I hope for both our sakes that they allow the book to go forward as we completed it, and I want you to know that I shall always be grateful for the very willing help you gave me", and Guthrie's part in the war, "I often think of you all in Malta. I imagine life must be more comfortable now than it was in the Spring [Axis attacks on Malta]"; and 10 others including an autograph manuscript testimonial by Pudney for Guthrie, Malta 1943, copies of Beyond This Disregard and Dispersal Point, photographs etc., v.s., v.d. (13 pieces)

***John Pudney famously wrote the poem For Johnny, probably better known as "Johnny-head-in-air" and used in the film, The Way to the Stars, starring John Mills..