Author:
Paul Bevan (1860-1908), President of Ye Sette of Odd Volumes, chartered accountant and treasurer of the Japan Society [ Conrad William Cooke (1843-1926), civil engineer ]
Publication details:
On 'Odd Volumes' letterhead. Addressed from 64 Avenue Road, Regent's Park, NW [London]. Undated.
1p., 12mo. In fair condition, on lightly aged and worn paper. The letterhead, printed in gothic type, in black with red capitals on the first line, reads: 'On letterhead of 'Odd Volumes: | United once a month to form a perfect Sette. | Objects: Conviviality and Mutual Admiration.' Bevan apologies to Cooke for being unable to 'come to your Gathering', as he is 'engaged that evening to take out my wife'. In a postscript he also apologises for not having 'come to the Trips', having been 'too much away'. For more information on the recipient, see his entry in Who Was Who.?>
