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William Heinesen (b. Thorshavn 1900, d. 1991)

William Heinesen: 'Sprøjteprøven' manuscript + A variety of material providing insight into Heinesens view of his own works and legacy. All housed in box (27×33cm)

Typed manuscript for short story 'Sprøjteprøven'. 18 pages. Handwritten title and signed in pencil by Heinesen. + Copy of Sprøjteprøven from Folkets Jul 1985.

Proof copy of unpublished book about Heinesen: 'Det muntre nord' (1986). With Heinesens handwritten corrections. 96 pages + photocopies of edgings by Steen Havsteen-Mikkelsen.

A variety of documents regarding Brøndums publication of book about William Heinesen.

Documents regarding William Heinesen: Samlede Digte (1984), such as Roi Patursson: Silhuetter - efterskrift.

Documents and letters to and from Stig Rolvsen, regarding Eyvindur Mohr's criticism of Heinesen.

2 typed manuscripts of speeches + 1 sketch, postcards and original black and white photographs.

Provenance: Danish book collector Paul Sandberg.

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Paintings, furniture and varia, 2 September 2024

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