12th Mar, 2025 10:00
The Fine Collectors Sale
Mather, Berkely, National Geographic Article
Mather, Berkely, Aurungabad - Last Outpost of the Mogahul Empire, by Berkley Mather Photography by H.S. Gilbert (except "the camera man crosses" by the author), an original articel, with photographs, written on travels in india and sent to the national geographic but never published as it fell on the outbreak of WWII, all photographs numbered and tie in with the article
Berkely Mather, originally John Evan Weston-Davies, was born in Gloucester, England, in 1909. He first saw military service in the Indian Army during World War II, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Afterward, he turned to writing, garnering acclaim as both a novelist and screenwriter. His series of spy novels reflected his rich experiences as a traveler and military man. Notable among his works are The Achilles Affair and The Pass Beyond Kashmir. Many of Mather's novels feature Idwal Rees, a sardonic British agent who recurs throughout the series.
Mather also made significant contributions to film and television, including writing scripts for the James Bond film Dr. No and uncredited rewrites for other early films in the franchise. Most of his screenplays were based on his novels, renowned for their strong characterization and intricate plots. Beyond the Bond series, his novels The Achilles Affair and The Pass Beyond Kashmir were highly praised by contemporaries like Ian Fleming and Erle Stanley Gardner for their craftsmanship. He passed away in 1996.
Provenance: through the family
Mather, Berkely, Aurungabad - Last Outpost of the Mogahul Empire, by Berkley Mather Photography by H.S. Gilbert (except "the camera man crosses" by the author), an original articel, with photographs, written on travels in india and sent to the national geographic but never published as it fell on the outbreak of WWII, all photographs numbered and tie in with the article
Berkely Mather, originally John Evan Weston-Davies, was born in Gloucester, England, in 1909. He first saw military service in the Indian Army during World War II, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Afterward, he turned to writing, garnering acclaim as both a novelist and screenwriter. His series of spy novels reflected his rich experiences as a traveler and military man. Notable among his works are The Achilles Affair and The Pass Beyond Kashmir. Many of Mather's novels feature Idwal Rees, a sardonic British agent who recurs throughout the series.
Mather also made significant contributions to film and television, including writing scripts for the James Bond film Dr. No and uncredited rewrites for other early films in the franchise. Most of his screenplays were based on his novels, renowned for their strong characterization and intricate plots. Beyond the Bond series, his novels The Achilles Affair and The Pass Beyond Kashmir were highly praised by contemporaries like Ian Fleming and Erle Stanley Gardner for their craftsmanship. He passed away in 1996.
Provenance: through the family
Auction: The Fine Collectors Sale, 12th Mar, 2025
