Loose material from Philip Pacey, A sense of what is real: the arts and existential man (London: Brentham Press, 1977), comprising:
- /1 Letter to Nicholson from Pacey, sent to accompany a copy of the book; he notes that Nicholson's The lakers helped him to write part of it; he also refers to the quote by Charles Williams he has included, and remembers that Nicholson brought Williams to his attention (21 November 1977). Dated at Preston, Lancashire; holograph. 1 sheet.
- /2 Printed poem by Pacey, entitled 'First Birthday, Wasdale', inscribed to Nicholson and dated 19 November 1977.
Both pieces inserted inside front cover.