VMs: 1912 Jaunts

["DANA SCOTT" <dscott520@xxxxxxx>]

>From "Notes On The Firm Of W.M. Voynich", by Herbert Garland (The Library 
World, Some Famous English Bookshops, III, p.225-228) we learn that "In 1912 
Voynich also opened a business in the rue St. Honoré, Paris, a more elegant 
establishment where the usual galaxy of visitors assembled, from 
Bibliothéque Nationale officials to Anatole France." (p.227). I suspect that 
Voynich wanted to have a spectacular grand opening and the the VMS was on 
display to help promote his business. While specific dates are not given, I 
estimate that this took place sometime in the second half of the year (late 
Summer, early Autumn?). It seems that Voynich was rather busy during this 
period and may have contributed to a postponed close examination of the VMS 
(delay in examination of the Marci "cover letter"). The last sentence of 
this report is rather curious, "The MS., together with other valuable MSS., 
is still in the possession of Voynich's heirs, its sale being the subject of 
special conditions in his will." (p.228). I really would like to see a copy 
of his will. I believe the only heir with control over the VMS at this time 
was Ethel, though with the possible sale of the VMS, funds might have had a 
wider distribution. As I recall Voynich had a sister, and possibly one of 
both of his parents might passing away. Garland states that Voynich "... 
became a naturalised British subject." (p.226). I wonder where Wilfrid and 
Ethel were buried (I suspect somewhere in New York?).

Regards,
Dana Scott
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