BENNETT, Arnold (1867-1931). Novelist.
Typed Letter Signed ("Arnold Bennett") to The Editor of The Spectator, vigorously objecting to a statement made about him.
1 page 4to, 75 Cadogan Square, 10 October 1925.
Bennett was obviously highly insulted - in a flippant manner - by a libel printed in The Spectator: "Please allow me to protest against the entirely untrue statement appearing in your issue of the 10th that I have worn a purple [dress] [inserted in mss. in Bennett's hand] suit for many years. I have never worn a purple suit. I do not mind being accused of venality, insincerity, and even theft, but your libel is much more serious."
Bennett, a serious and perceptive writer of fiction, was also well-known as a follower of fashion and at the time of this letter was the best paid literary journalist in the country.
The letter has a large purple "Received 12 Oct 1925 The Spectator" stamp at the top left, not touching the text, with a rusty paper-clip mark running through it.
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