Two letters from John Smyth Crone to William B. Joyce,

1925.

Written on embossed paper headed 'Castlereagh, 34 Cleveland Road, Ealing W.' The letters are dated respectively 30th October and 25th November 1925 and the second is addressed 'Dear Mr. Joyce' (most likely William B. Joyce). Crone refers to Joyce's search for back numbers of 'The Irish Book Lover'. He mentions Joyce's uncle P.W., who he describes as one of his 'literary idols', and makes reference to his correspondent's son, who is working in Islington (possibly as a doctor).

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Main Creator: Crone, John S. (John Smyth), 1858-1945
Contributors: Joyce, William B.
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Crone, John S. > (John Smyth), > 1858-1945 > Correspondence
Notes:Crone was a doctor, book collector, and antiquarian who was born in Belfast. He was a founder member of the Irish Literary Society of London (1891) and later its president (1918–25). In 1909 he started the Irish Book Lover, which he edited until 1925.

Physical description: 2 items (3 sheets).

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Two letters from John Smyth Crone to William B. Joyce,

1925.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Papers of the Joyce family of Glenosheen, Co. Limerick, 1945-1936
Description:Written on embossed paper headed 'Castlereagh, 34 Cleveland Road, Ealing W.' The letters are dated respectively 30th October and 25th November 1925 and the second is addressed 'Dear Mr. Joyce' (most likely William B. Joyce). Crone refers to Joyce's search for back numbers of 'The Irish Book Lover'. He mentions Joyce's uncle P.W., who he describes as one of his 'literary idols', and makes reference to his correspondent's son, who is working in Islington (possibly as a doctor).
Main Creator: Crone, John S. (John Smyth), 1858-1945
Language:English
Extent:2 items (3 sheets).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 50,484/72-73 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.