[Dillibe Onyeama, Nigerian author of a controversial account of the racism he experienced at Eton College in England.] Two Typed Letters Signed to Philip Dosse, publisher of ?Books and Bookmen?, one regarding the trials of a freelance reviewer.

Onyeama was the second black boy to go to Eton, and the first to complete his education there. See his obituary in the Guardian, 11 February 2022. His hugely-controversial 1972 book ?Nigger at Eton?, which resulted in him being banned from the school, was reprinted by Penguin Books in 2020 under the title ?Black Boy at Eton?. Philip Dosse, the recipient of the first two letters, was proprietor of Hansom Books, publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See ?Death of a Bookman? by the novelist Sally Emerson (editor of ?Books and Bookmen? at the time of Dosse?s suicide), in Standpoint magazine, October 2018. The three items in good condition, lightly aged, and folded for postage. ONE: TLS to ?Dear Philip?, i.e. Philip Dosse, publisher of ?Books and Bookmen?, 15 May 1974. 1p, 12mo. Signed ?Dillibe?. Begins: ?I thought I would send my critique to Garett via you and take the opportunity to thank you for your offer of free advertisement of my books in B&B. I informed Leslie Frewin, [his publisher] who told me he would contact you to express his gratitude.? He continues: ?Believe me, it will be a blessing when my book comes out and I receive the other half of my advance, because right now to exist on free-lance writing is one hell of a competition. If for the last time I could be sent payment or my critique straight-away, I would be truly grateful, at the same time aware that of all your contributors I must be the greatest pain in the neck.? He apologises and states that he will not ask again. TWO: Undated (January 1977) TLS to 'Dear Philip'. He hopes 'all's well with' Dosse, and sends New Year greetings. 'Enclosed is my review of MUZUNGU by Daniel Topolski.' THREE: TNS to ?Dear Mrs Poppmacher? (Dosse?s secretary?), 21 February 1973. He thanks her for the copy of the March issue, and asks for ?three more copies to send off to friends?.