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[ Offprint, inscribed by the author toA.N.L. Munby. ] The Wilkins Lecture, 1967 | Bacon, Harvey and the originators of the Royal Society | By Sir Geoffrey Keynes | (Delivered 8 June 1967 - Received 12 June 1967)'.

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Sir Geoffrey Keynes (1887-1982), scholar, surgeon and bibliophile, the younger brother of the economist John Maynard Keynes [ The Royal Society, London ]
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From the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society', vol. 169. London, 1967.
£80.00

16pp., 8vo. With three plates, at the foot of the first of which someone (the recipient?) has written 'a modern pastiche'. In fair condition, lightly grubby and creased. Inscribed by Keynes at head of first page: 'Tim Munby | from the author'. Uncommon: four copies on COPAC.

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[ Sir Geoffrey Keynes, surgeon and author. ] Autograph Letter Signed to 'Wm. [William]', with reference to Sir Sydney Cockerell.

Author: 
Geoffrey Keynes [ Sir Geoffrey Langdon Keynes ] (1887-1982), surgeon, biographer and book collector, brother of the economist John Maynard Keynes
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On his letterhead, 11 Arkwright Road, Hampstead, London, NW. 5 June 1948.
£38.00

2pp., landscape 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged and creased. He thanks him for sending the 'fascinating book', wondering why it was not 'inscribed in suitable Calligraphy'. He ends by explaining that an opportunity to take the recipient to see Cockerell has not yet arisen.

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