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PHILIP LARKIN. - Philip Larkin, The Marvell Press and related. A collection of ephemera relating to the poet Philip Larkin, Jean and George Hartley, co-founders of The Marvell Press, and the publisher's business manager Eric Selkirk Johnston. comprising: Philip Larkin: his life and work. An Exhibition held in the Brynmor Jones, Library, University of Hull, 1986. related ephemera, including exhibition catalogues; Philip Larkin A Thanksgiving, 30 June, 1986. a programme for an evening of reminiscence and readings by friends and colleagues, 2pp; University of Hull, Brynmor Jones library. 1996. a typescript letter, 1pp., 15 lines, to Eric Johnston on the college headed paper, requesting him to take part in an interview, with a typed list of 27 questions for Eric Johnston to reference as a structure for the interview; Larkin 25, Another Look at Larkin, 2010. a group of programmes for a season of events and exhibitions commemorating the life and work of Philip Larkin, with an autograph note dated 10.6. 10, from Jean Hartley to Audrey Johnston loosely inserted; The Philip Larkin Statue Appeal. a small group of ephemera relating to the unveiling of the 7ft bronze statue of the poet, 2010; Wrong Beginnings, 2010. a programme, adapted by David Pattison from Jean Hartley's autobiography, 'Philip Larkin, the Marvell Press and Me', with related newspaper reviews, publicity flyers and a typescript letter to Eric and Audrey Johnston from Michael Schmidt Carcanett Press, 1989; The Larkin Toads Calendars. two calendars, comprising: The Larkin Toads, 2011, with a larger calendar of the same (with the Tiger Toad to front), 2011; with a small group of designs for full-size toads and two Larkin related calendars; Larkin Toad. a hand-painted toad by Florence Ravelle. an original design (for indoor use) 30cm; A group of greetings cards, including The Marvel Press. mostly sent to Eric and Audrey Johnston from Jean and George Hartley, many inscribed and signed by Jean Hartley with personal inscriptions to their close friends; A group of photographs. includes Eric Johnston and his wife Audrey on their wedding day with Jean Hartley (Maid of Honour) and George Hartley (Best Man) Jean Hartley with her friend, the poet Frank Redpath and Eric Johnston, Audrey Johnston and Jean Hartley in later years; Dr. Jean Hartley. (1933-2011). three press Obituaries, and two copies of the Memorial Celebration held at the Royal Hotel, Hull, August 14, 2011. the celebration led by Barrie Rutter, guest speakers included Anthony Thwaite, with cards written to Eric and Audrey Johnston from Jean Hartley' daughters, Laurien and Alison; HATTINGER, Frank. The Duc de Berry's Book of Hours, Hallwag, Berne, 1970, 12mo., INSCRIBED to Audrey and Eric Johnston by Jean Hartley; Eric Selkirk Johnston. (1930 - 2006). Obituary published in PBFA News, volume XVII, Issue No. 4, August / September, 2006. a typescript copy with a small collection of cards and messages from Jean Hartley and family. Provenance: The late Eric Selkirk Johnston, business manager of The Marvell Press, Hessle, East Yorkshire. Eric Johnston and his wife Audrey were associated with Philip Larkin and many authors within the Marvell Press family through their close friendship with George and lifelong friendship with Jean Hartley, who co-founded the Marvell Press in 1954.