Jervis-Read (Harold) Group of letters

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Jervis-Read (Harold) Group of letters

Large and unsual archive of letters of composer Harold Jervis-Read to his lover, illustrating the growth of a relationship (and an ability to express his feelings) against the backcloth (sometimes foreground) of his musical activities, and his marriage; subjects including: his obsession with her, his work for the Royal Academy of Music, his ex-pupil, Robin Tucker starting music publishing company, v.s., Royal Academy of Music, High Street & Fitzjohns Avenue, Hampstead, etc, London, 1926-1934. (large qty)

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Jervis-Read (Harold) Group of letters

Lot 0338

Estimate £600-£800

Sep 27, 2026, 11:48 AM EDT

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