GIBBS, Sir Philip (1877-1962). Author and journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to F.G. Cardew, 2 pages 8vo, with envelope, (slight traces of former mounting), Overponds, Surrey, 24 February 1925.
An amusing letter, explaining to Cardew, who had written Gibbs informing him that his name had appeared in Gibbs's latest novel, that it is necessary to use real names in his novels.

'I am sorry you are amazed because I used your name in my novel "The Reckless Lady". ... The trouble is one has to use real names and whatever one chooses it is sure to be objectionable to a man who owns it. I once did use my own name in a novel but the critics thought the idea unpardonable! ...'

 The Reckless Lady was published in 1925.

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