WCP563

Letter (WCP563.563)

[1]

[in ARW’s hand] Answd

The Welsh Bibliographical Society

(CYMDEITHHS LYFRYDDOL CYMRU).

11 Jan 1913

Dr. A. R. Wallace

Dear Sir

As a native of the Vale of Neath, where you spent many years of early manhood, I beg to send a word of congratulation to you on reaching another milestone on the road of life. Your associations with the Usk and the Neath and Swansea district, prompt us Welsh people to take a keen interest in the great services to science which through life you have [2] rendered.

I have lately published "The Romantic History of the Monastic Libraries of Wales, Celtic and Mediaeval Periods"1 (5th-16th cent.) It is the first ever written on the subject, and it has already circulated all over the world, from India to the United States. If you will accept a copy of the work from me, I shall have much pleasure in presenting you with one.

I remain | Yours very faithfully, | D. Rhys Phillips2 | (Librarian-in-charge of the Welsh & Celtic Library, Swansea) [signature]

1
Phillips, David Rhys (1912). The romantic history of the monastic libraries of Wales from the fifth to the sixteenth centuries (celtic and mediaeval periods). Published by the author. Swansea.
2
Phillips, David Rhys (1862-1952). Librarian and historian of the Vale of Neath.

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Transcribed by Sarvis, Nicole Mary [2014-10-13] Transcription checked by Lucas, Paula J. [2014-10-13] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2024-11-11]

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