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Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, June 13, 1973 to August 30, 1973 ., June 13, 1973, August 30, 1973

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 29
Scope and Contents

5 TLS, in English and French, regarding the VNs' taxes, and various paperback cover designs (for Pnin and The Defense), and agreeing to initiate proceedings against Kersovani.

Dates: June 13, 1973; August 30, 1973
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, September 10, 1973 to October 17, 1973 ., September 10, 1973, October 17, 1973

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 30
Scope and Contents

7 TLS, one of which is typed on a letter to Prins, 1 autograph note apologizing to Schébéko for "the dreadful cold potatoes" and signed in Russian. Rest of correspondence deals with contractual and accounting matters.

Dates: September 10, 1973; October 17, 1973
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, November 28, 1973 to January 2, 1974 ., November 28, 1973, January 2, 1974

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 31
Scope and Contents 6 TLS, in English and French, regarding various contractual matters (especially the new publication of Lolita in Portuguese, the simultaneous publication of Transparent Things and Ada, and the situation with Grasset), and expressing VN's disapproval of the proposed cover for The Defense (VN complains that Luzhin does not look at all like the man on the cover, not being nearly so...
Dates: November 28, 1973; January 2, 1974
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Typed copy of translations by Donald Harper and Jean-Bernard Blandenier, with corrections, dated January 7, 1974 ., January 7, 1974

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 32
Scope and Contents

Typed copy of translation samples for Transparent Things, with corrections by VN to Harper's sample.

Dates: January 7, 1974
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, February 1, 1974 to April 1, 1974 ., February 1, 1974, April 1, 1974

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 33
Scope and Contents

6 TLS, in English, expressing VN's delight that Harper has been signed to do the translation of Transparent Things and his hatred of Festivals, Committees and so on, and negotiations with Dr. Bloch (whom Véra does not trust) and Abril.

Dates: February 1, 1974; April 1, 1974
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, April 3, 1974 to May 20, 1974 ., April 3, 1974, May 20, 1974

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 34
Scope and Contents

8 TLS, in English, regarding various contractual matters for Lolita (especially foreign publication of both a paperback edition and a screenplay adaptation by VN), Laughter in the Dark and King, Queen, Knave, expressing disgust at publicity tactics of their vacation hotel, and agreeing to the visit (from Fayard) of Messrs. de Fallois and Hell.

Dates: April 3, 1974; May 20, 1974
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, May 22, 1974 to August 23, 1974 ., May 22, 1974, August 23, 1974

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 35
Scope and Contents

7 TLS with copy of a check, in English, concerning various contractual matters (especially the foreign publication of Lolita and the contract with Gallimard for King, Queen, Knave), as well as the upcoming simultaneous publication of Ada and Transparent Things. Mentions Orengo's death. Autograph postscript to 6.3.74.

Dates: May 22, 1974; August 23, 1974
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, November 8, 1974 to January 27, 1975 ., November 8, 1974, January 27, 1975

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents

8 TLS, in English, regarding various contractual matters for Lolita, Strong Opinions, Look at the Harlequins! and Laughter in the Dark. Also mentions the transfer of rights from the Vladimir VN Literary Trust to Dmitri VN. Véra declares Prins a "crook." Autograph postscript to 11.2.74.

Dates: November 8, 1974; January 27, 1975
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko, February 5, 1975 to June 16, 1975 ., February 5, 1975, June 16, 1975

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 37
Scope and Contents 7 TLS, 1 autograph note, in Russian and English, re various publication details of the paperback edition of King, Queen, Knave, the launching of Ada (VN agrees to interviews held in Paris, for which expenses Véra bills Clairouin in attachment to 6.5.75), the contract with Fayard for Look at the Harlequins!, and the actions of the "crook" Prins. Mentions transfer of rights from the Trust to Dmitri....
Dates: February 5, 1975; June 16, 1975
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko and D. Develdère, June 16, 1975 to November 26, 1975 ., June 16, 1975, November 26, 1975

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 38
Scope and Contents

9 TLS, in French and English, regarding the publication of Ada and Look at the Harlequins! by Fayard, as well as the foreign publication of Lolita by Grijalbo, and other contractual matters.Mentions that "Mr. Girodias is riding high again" (8.1.75).

Dates: June 16, 1975; November 26, 1975
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / 4627, Vladimir and Véra Nabokov publishing correspondence / Series IV. Outgoing Correspondence from Véra Nabokov 1949-1977

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