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[Bibliography]. WOBBE, R.A.
[Research and Publication Archive of
GRAHAM GREENE: A Bibliography and Guide to Research]
various [Majority Institute, WV], [ca. 1960-1980]
1.5 linear feet approx. in total of various printed and holograph
materials, largely organized into a series of some 20+ thick file
folders. A folder-level inventory is available on request. Conditions
vary, but generally very good.
Wobbe's bibliography of Graham Greene (Garland, 1978) remains the
standard on the famed and prolific British author. Offered here are
Wobbe's working research files and production materials utilized in
the publishing of the bibliography. Highlights include: over fifty
original photographs (title pages, dust jackets, a complete photo reproduction
of Greene's BABBLING APRIL, etc.) considered or included
in the finished bibliography (including 22 original photos utilized
in the layout itself - with notations and other printer's annotations);
a unique 10-volume typed, bound, and slip-cased collection
of Greene's complete early contributions to THE SPECTATOR — all
transcribed in full by Wobbe — used in the production of his article
“Graham Greene's Literary and Theater Reviews and Articles in THE
SPECTATOR, 1932-1941” (Bulletin of Bibliography & Magazine Notes,
Jan. - March, 1977); an extensive collection of clippings, photo-mechanical
reproductions, and (often) Wobbe's own meticulously typed
and holograph transcriptions (many with Wobbe's additional notes) of
Greene appearances, including many that remain difficult to access
to this day; correspondence with scholars, collectors, auction houses,
and dealers who provided corrections and other information for
the bibliography; Wobbe's holographic and typed bibliographic lists,
notes, etc. on and about Greene; as well as various drafts for portions
of the bibliography itself. In short, a vivid working portrait
of a diligent bibliographer compiling a still-important bibliography
on a major 20th century writer.
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