BRACERS Record Detail for 48088

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Collection code
RA3
Recent acquisition no.
70
Box no.
6.42
Source if not BR
George Allen and Unwin Ltd.
Recipient(s)
Allen and Unwin
Unwin, Stanley
Sender(s)
BR
Date
1947/06/05
Form of letter
TLS(X)
Pieces
2
BR's address code (if sender)
LDH
Notes and topics

Re "My Own Philosophy" and a volume of BR's essays. Reprint of History.

Transcription

BR TO ALLEN AND UNWIN / STANLEY UNWIN, 5 JUNE 1947
BRACERS 48088. TLS(X). George Allen and Unwin Ltd.
Proofread by K. Blackwell


<letterhead>
27 Dorset House
Gloucester Place
N.W.1.
5th June, 1947.

Sir Stanley Unwin,
Messrs. Allen & Unwin, Ltd.,
40, Museum Street,
W.C.1.

Dear Unwin,

Thank you for your letter of June 2nd. I cannot at the moment remember what is in the article about “My Own Philosophy”,1 as I sent Hooper my only spare copy in view of the other having been lost. I doubt, however, whether I could advantageously lengthen it. I think it would be better to add various other articles which would make together a reasonable-sized book. If this idea appeals to you I will look through the available material on my return from France, i.e. during July.

I am glad to hear that the machining of the History is well in hand, but I gather you do not know how long the binding may take. I should rather like the reprint to appear during my lifetime, if possible, but I entirely appreciate your difficulties.

Yours sincerely,
<signed> Bertrand Russell.

  • 1

    “My Own Philosophy” See record 48084.

Publication
Re B&R A152
Permission
Everyone
Transcription Public Access
Yes
Record no.
48088
Record created
May 08, 2008
Record last modified
Jun 23, 2025
Created/last modified by
duncana