| Description | Includes:
-two lists of books, undated
-list of books sent to the V&A, dated 16 Jul 1957
-four letters from R.O. MacKenna, Glasgow University Library, dated between 13 Oct 1959-26 Jan 1960, concerning the donation of a collection of books on the Pre-Raphaelites and the Royal Academy. Also includes a letter from Carl Barbier, dated 25 Sep 1959
-three receipts for the sale of books at auction sent by Sotheby & Co., dated between Mar-Jul 1960
-letter from Sotheby & Co., dated 12 Apr 1960, concerning the auction of books
-two auction catalogues from Sotheby's, concerning the auction of books from the Oppé collection on 25-26 Apr and 18-19 Jul 1960
-three letters between Denys Oppé, W.E. Godfrey (Carden & Godfrey Architects) and Rev. C.E. Leighton Thomson (Chelsea Old Church, dated between 12 Aug 1957-28 May 1958, concerning the donation and restoration of a set of antique chandeliers
-letter and receipt from Maple & Co. Ltd., dated 9 Sep 1959, concerning the sale of furniture
-letter and auction catalogue from Christie, Manson & Woods Ltd., dated between 7 Oct-3 Dec 1959, concerning the sale of various items of furniture
-letter from E.T. Dale, W. & F.C. Bonham & Sons Ltd., dated 11 Feb 1960, concerning the collection of items of furniture. Also includes three receipts and an auction catalogue, dated Mar 1960 |