Humberstone T Lloyd (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. 1st Edition. HC WITH DJ, 8VO, VG-/VG- A DISCUSSION OF THE CUSTOM OF SENDING 2 MEMBERS EACH FROM OXFORD & CAMBRIDGE TO PARLIAMENT{HIS}BR.

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4to, 1 p. Fourteen lines. Text clear and complete. Fair, on aged paper, with negligible hole caused by wear (not affecting text). He is enclosing a 'notice of the Joint Resolution', which 'recites facts, gives reasons, & is outspoken'. He has 'not had time to dwell much on its literary shape wh. is however not of great moment'. He has 'partly read Armstrong's book' (Edward Armstrong, fellow of Queen's College?), and is 'in sympathy' with 'a considerable part of the early addresses'. He could let Humberstone have a notice of it soon, 'but I do not think I am prepared to "demolish" it though there is much, perhaps, to criticize'. He found the 'Article on Registration' 'excellent', and did not know it was Humberstone's.…

See Beaverbrook's entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Thomas Lloyd Humberstone (1876-1957) was an educationalist and prominent member of the Convocation of the University of London. 1p, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once. Addressed to Humberstone at 15 Gower Street, London. After apologizing for the delay in replying, due to his absence, he simply states: 'I am inquiring into the situation regarding the Bedford estate.' Possibly written in reference to the Senate House development, in which Humberstone took a keen interest.…

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Thomas Lloyd Humberstone (1876-1957) was a prominent member of the Convocation of the University of London. The work referred to in this letter is probably Hankey's 'The Supreme Command', the two volumes of which would be published in 1961. 1p, 4to. In fair condition, lightly aged. Folded three times. He is returning his letter and 'its interesting enclosure'. Not having had any experience of the Central Office of Information, he is left with the impression 'that they are not very well informed on questions of Military Organisation'. What Humberstone says about his book 'is an encouragement, but it is not much use my making the attempt under the present regime'. He refuses to 'cut out all reference to my diary, which they wished, for General Smuts, who with Lord Lothian and with the strong approval of Lloyd George, was the instigator of my efforts, gave me the strongest advice to reject this suggestion'. He has no doubt 'the book will be published one day', and would like to 'carry it on to the period between the wars and World War II, on which I have done some work'.…

See entry in Oxford DNB on Edward Hugh John Neale Dalton, Baron Dalton (1887-1962). Thomas Lloyd Humberstone (1876-1957) was a prominent member of the Convocation of the University of London. Both signed 'Hugh Dalton'. Both in good condition and lightly aged. ONE (21 September 1945): 1p, 4to. Folded twice. He has found Humberstone's letter 'most interesting', and sends delayed thanks for his congratulations (on Dalton's appointment as Chancellor). He will also be 'requiring a cheque in due course', and notes the 'suggestion of a tax rebate'. With reference to the University of London he continues: 'I did not realise that I was the first London graduate to hold this Office. This is a proud honour. I also find that I am the first Etonian Chancellor since Michael Hicks-Beach in the first years of this century (in the interval several Harrovian Chancellors have made a sad mess of our public finances!). I mention this particularly because you sent me your pamphlet on the Public Schools.' He ends by giving his 'personal view' of the 'great social and educational advantages' of boarding schools over day schools. The subject is a 'large' one, 'on which, no doubt, opinion will gradually clarify itself.' TWO (11 March 1946): 1p, 12mo. Folded once. He thinks it best that does not 'intervene in the Senate Election'. He has 'a good many problems, of one sort and another', on his agenda, and he doesn't want 'needlessly to add to them'.…