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TLS to Madame D. Ergaz from Vladimir Nabokov, September 16, 1958 ., September 16, 1958

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 66

Scope and Contents

Written from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in French, wondering why he was not informed, by either Girodias or Ergaz, of the new ban on Lolita, and wanting more information on the British police's view of Lolita as a borderline case. Hints at an advantageous new offer for Lolita by an unnamed British firm and notes that he has received, via Ergaz, a check for the Lolita royalties from Girodias.

Dates

  • September 16, 1958

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

2.5 cubic feet. (2.5 cubic feet.)

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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