Authors and Writers
LIVE AND INTERNET AUCTION - PART II
BEGINS AT 12 NOON EASTERN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2002

1292. ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1899 - 1961) American writer, a Nobel prize winner and author of For Whom the Bell Tolls, A Farewell to Arms, The Old Man and the Sea, and other classic novels. A.L.S. "Ernest Hemingway", 1p. sm. 8vo., Paris, 1926, in full: "Dear Gunther: I'm sorry that I can't lunch today - but I'd love to tomorrow at the same time. If you can't, tomorrow drop me a pneu[matic letter] and name any day next week. Best always, Ernest Hemingway". Addressed in holograph on verso, very good to fine. Hemingway was no doubt writing to fellow American journalist and novelist John Gunther, author of Death Be Not Proud and Axis Mundi. Of course, Hemingway's sojourn in Paris was critical to the evolution of his writing style. Sold in a custom four-fold slipcase with gold lettering.$2,000-3,000

1293. MARGARET MITCHELL (1900 - 1949) American author, a Pulitzer Prize winner for her epic novel Gone With the Wind. Good content T.L.S. "Margaret" on her personalletterhead, 1p. 4to., Atlanta, Oct. 22, 1938 to her friend Herschel Brickell. In part: "...Something over a week ago Father became quite ill and was taken to the hospital. He had an operation yesterday...we were worried because of his age. We were cheered by the fact that, although he could not even keep water down yesterday, he could and did smoke a large, black cigar...I knew I would not have time to write Marian Sims about `Memo.', which I liked very much...she told me of her appreciation of your review...". Fine.$800-1,200

1294. VICTOR HUGO (1802 - 1855) French writer and author of the classics Notre Dame de Paris, Les Miserables, and much poetry. Rare S.P. "Victor Hugo" a late, chest up cabinet portrait by renowned French photographer Nadar, showing the elderly, bearded author staring intently at the camera. Boldly signed in the blank mount beneath the image. Toned with bumped corners and docketing and mounting remains to verso, overall good. $750-1,000

1295. JAMES M. BARRIE (1860 - 1937) Scottish novelist and playwright most remembered for his creation of Peter Pan. A.L.S. "J. M. Barrie" 1p. 8vo., London, Mar. 10 [n.y.] to a Mr. Lane mentioning his rather severe cold, adding: "...Miss Williams' books are a far away melody...[a] humble romance...". Lightly toned, very good.$100-150

1296. HENRI BERGSON (1859 - 1941) French philosopher awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1927. A fine A.Q.S. 1p. 8vo., Paris, Mar. 9, 1929, in French, in part: "...One of the principal objects of philosophy is to revive the spirit, and make life deserving of the advantage of being real...". Matted in olive green with a portrait of Bergson and set into a silver frame. In very good condition, unexamined out of frame. $150-200

"...It did disgust me and make me drink more.."

1297. CHARLES BUKOWSKI (1920 - 1994) American beat poet and a contemporary of Kerouac and Burroughs. Fine content T.L.S. "Buk" with small self-portrait, 2pp. 4to., [n.p.], May 21, 1982 to Lawrence Andrews. In part: "...first drink o' the night...Most writers are more obnoxious than most other things, and most writers who tend or pretend to write poetry are mostly more obnoxious than the other kind...I was 40 years old before I had a small pamphlet of poems published...I had read a great many writers...and I was disgusted and puzzled with their work...It looked like pure con and bullshit to me...the mass of it is simply boring and contrived...It did disgust me and make me drink more...I kept writing because it's a natural function like shitting...it's better...than fighting with some woman...when I thought I was going mad, making plans for the suicide route, one of my greatest escapes was reading the comic strips...if this stuff gets by, there's really no use in killing myself...I get into awful mental and spiritual; ...jams when none of the tricks work: masturbation, the bottle, or driving 90 MPH...Things have never been fair and they never will be. All we can do, friend, is plug on. Plug on...". Bukowski has added a small self-portrait and a bottle of liquor beside his signature. Many holograph corrections, more fine content. Very good. $250-350

1298. ROBERT BURNS (1759 - 1815) Scottish poet, author of "Auld Lang Syne" and the poems "To a Mouse", and "The Holy Fair". Partial A.Ms. (unsigned), 1p. 4" x 1", [n.p., n.d.], his definition of four words from Scottish vernacular into English!: "Cuifs a blockhead, a niny Crank the noise of an ungreased wheel Claw to scratch Crushin crushing". Light soiling, else fine. Anything in the hand of Burns is, of course, quite rare. $300-500

1299. SAMUEL L. CLEMENS (1835 - 1910) "Mark Twain", American author of such classics as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. A.N.S. "S.L.C." in pencil, 1p. on a small slip of paper, [n.p., n.d.]. In full "Am not feeling brisk & must go on sleeping. Thank you & am sorry to miss the Professor. Have you found the Fairhaven books? S.L.C". Heavy toning, folds, margins uneven, overall good condition. $300-500

1300. T. S. ELIOT (1888 - 1965) British poet, critic and Nobel Prize winner, some of his works were adapted for the stage, such as Cats. Lot of two signed Christmas cards, 1p. 4to. each, ca. 1950s, one boldly signed by Eliot on the cover; the other inside, with an additional signature of his wife, VALERIE. Two pieces, very good.$200-300

1301. LION FEUCHTWANGER (1884 - 1958) German novelist exiled by the Nazis, his historic and political works applied psychoanalytic ideas to character development. Rare signed book, his volume Jew Suss, London: Martin Secker, 1926, limited edition 92/275, signed in full on the limitation page. With original dustjacket which bears marginal chipping and toning to spine, light scattered foxing throughout, overall very good condition. $200-300

Signed "Guy Wilson"

1302. EUGENE FIELD (1850 - 1895) American poet, best known for his children's verse "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod". A fine and unusual A.Ms.S signed with a pseudonym "Guy Wilson" 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], a poem entitled "Here in Illinois". The three stanza poem reads in part: "Here in the land of promise / Under the glorious sky / Reaching awide ver shore and tide, / Ruler and bride, or thou abide, / And, heart of the west, beat high!...". On the verso his son, Eugene Filed II, has added his authentication: "This Manuscript is in the hand writing of my father, Eugene Field, and is signed in the name of `Guy Wilson Eugene Field II Sept. 1- 1923" Although Field's son was known to have participated in forgeries of his father's poems, he did have access to a cache of genuine Field poems which he sold as well as his later forgeries. Because of this, we did consult an expert in Eugene Field who has found no evidence of forgery in this case. Bound into a red morocco book with gilt lettering. Horizontal and vertical creases, light soiling, otherwise very good condition. $300-500

1303. EUGENE FIELD A.L.S. on Chicago News Record letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Chicago, Oct. 4, 1892 thanking a man for forwarding a package and closing: "...Pray command me when I can be of service to you...". Mounted, trimmed at bottom, else very good.$100-150

1304. IAN FLEMING (1908 - 1964) British novelist, author of tales of spies and espionage, creator of the British agent James Bond. Rare A.N.S. on an irregularly-cut sheet of lined paper, likely from a guest register, in full: "An exceedingly happy & comfortable week. Very many thanks! Ian Fleming 12th Nov. 1933". Fine.$300-400 26299

1305. ERLE STANLEY GARDNER (1889 - 1970) American mystery writer and lawyer, one of the most prolific authors, writing over 80 detective novels featuring the courtroom lawyer Perry Mason. Scarce S.P. 4" x 5" b/w, a half-length pose of Gardner with a manuscript in hand, boldly signed in full along the right margin. Fine.$150-200

Ginsburg's self-portrait

1306. ALLEN GINSBERG (1926 - 1997) American poet of the Beat Generation, author of "Howl" and "Kaddish". A great Ginsberg piece, an original pen and ink drawing showing a three-headed fish-type creature, executed on an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet, and annotated by Ginsberg at top: "Picture of Myself" and signed beneath: "Allen Ginsberg for Marshall Bean's Students". Top right corner slightly folded, two minor horizontal folds, very good overall, and perfect for display. $200-300

1307. ZANE GREY (1875 - 1939) American author of tales of the American West, including Riders of the Purple Sage. Nice bold signature on a small card, executed in his usual bright purple ink. Fine. $75-100

1308. H. RIDER HAGGARD (1856 - 1925) English novelist, author of King Solomon's Mines, Allan Quartermain, and She, all in rough but colorful prose. A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo., London, Apr. 13, 1888 asking a friend if he would like a paid position in the administration of the Author's Society, saying of himself: "...it is not in my gift...". Very good. $100-150

1309. EDWARD EVERETT HALE (1822 - 1909) American clergyman and author of the patriotic tale "Man Without a Country". A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo., Washington, Mar. 6, 1904 to a lady noting that although he planned to speak "...for the Alliance, and said I would gladly try to do so...I attempted too much in this line and I have been obliged to cancel all the evening appointments I had made, - of which indeed I had made too many...". With transmittal envelope made out in his hand. Usual folds, otherwise very good. $40-60

1310. ALEX HALEY (1921 - 1990) American novelist, author of the epic fictional history of a black family, Roots. A.L.S. "Alex Haley" on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Beverly Hills, Aug. 25, 1981 to Jack Lindquist. Haley mentions his departure plans for Morocco and thanks his correspondent for sending along some relative information: "...The main facts in there will be helpful indeed to know and should a situation occur that I'm asked such questions by some high level person...". Very good.$100-150

1311. HEINRICH HEINE (1797-1856) German Romantic poet and writer, author of Der Buch der Leider. A.L.S. "H. Heine" 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Mar. 20, 1843, in German to "Dear Master", in part"...Forget me not, I too haven't forgotten you. Today a long article about the musical season is going out to Augsburg. And you play in it a leading performance...". Handsomely matted with a small portrait engraving of Heine and set into a dark wood frame. Very good, unexamined out of frame.$150-200

1312. HEINRICH HEINE A.L.S. "Heinrich Heine" 2pp. 8vo., Paris, Mar. 10, 1855, in German to composer Ignaz Moscheles, recommending a watchmaker by the name of Cohn. Moscheles is best remembered as having given piano lessons to Felix Mendelssohn. Framed with a side-view engraving of Heine. A central fold, otherwise very good. Unexamined out of frame. $150-200

1313. HERMANN HESSE (1877 - 1962) German author of stories of men seeking spiritual fulfillment, Nobel Prize winner, author of Demian and Siddharta. Fine T.Ms.S. "Greetings and thanks! H. Hesse" 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], a sweet parable in German concerning an old man and a lost horse. Boldly signed and in very good condition, with a transmittal envelope. Full translation included. $150-200

1314. PAUL JOHANN LUDWIG HEYSE (1830 - 1914) Prolific German poet and dramatist, winner of the 1910 Nobel Prize for Literature. Good content A.L.S. "Dr. Paul Heyse" 1p. 8vo., "Pension Seeburg near Luzern", Aug. 14, 1869, in German to a gentleman, about a work being published, in part: "...The Swiss friend on whose authority I yesterday changed some of the local color of the `lost son' withdraws today a correction...confused with the Zurcher town history, he was wrong in his interpretation of the position of a Bern wife...so that I must ask you to leave the former version wherever I had newly corrected wife of rank...or just wife...I would like you to change the part where Mrs. Amthor says `I would give 500 Gulden, if the pubs on the island would be closed' to read instead of 500 Gulden hundred Kronen...". Very good. $200-300

1315. ALDOUS HUXLEY (1894 - 1963) English novelist and critic most remembered for his prophetic tale of the future Brave New World. Scarce S.P. 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" color, ca. 1957, a candid snapshot of the author with his wife Laura, signed at top: "All good wishes Aldous Huxley", and signed by his wife at left margin. With transmittal envelope, very good.$100-150

1316. RUDYARD KIPLING (1865 - 1936) English writer and Nobel Prize winner. Among his works are The Jungle Book, Captains Courageous and Kim. Scarce, nice content A.L.S. "Rudyard Kipling" 1p. 8vo., Vermont, Oct. 20, 1895 to his publishers: "...I should be obliged if on receipt of this letter you would forward...a complete set of all my books & charge the same to me...". A couple of stray pen and pencil marks barely detract, overall very good.$300-400

1317. HENRY W. LONGFELLOW (1807 - 1882) American poet and author whose works include "The Song of Hiawatha", "The Psalm of Life" and "Paul Revere's Ride". Bold signature on an album page dated in his hand January 1, 1882, the year Longfellow would die. Light soiling, very good. $100-150

1318. HENRY W. LONGFELLOW Full signature on a small white sheet, dated by him "1881". Very good. $100-150

1319. JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL (1819 - 1891) American poet, essayist and diplomat who succeeded Longfellow's chair at Harvard. Interesting A.L.S. signed in text "Mr. Lowell" in the third person, 1p. 8vo., Roxbury [Mass.], Nov. 4, 1833 begging "...Gen. Dearborn's acceptance of a Roxbury production, a pine apple. It is well ripened but its size is but half as great than these, which he cut early in the season. His friends, who have tasted his pines, have pronounced them superior to any imported fruit...There is nothing extraordinary in raising pine apples, but there are raised on Mr. Knights new plan as simply & cheaply as a Cancellia or Geranium...". Light soiling, creases, otherwise very good. $40-60

1320. SEAMUS MACMANUS (1869 - 1960) Irish historian, novelist and lecturer. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Donegal, June 4, 1902, on black-bordered mourning stationery to an unidentified gentleman shortly after the death of his first wife, poet Anna Johnston (Ethna Carbery, q.v.), in part: "...I thank you for your nice notice regarding my poor wife Ethna Carbery. I regret that the photo reproduced so horribly. I have pleasure in asking your acceptance of her book of poems `The Four Winds of Erin', just out, which I send...seeing that the photo in Bookman so misrepresented her, you could kindly feel warranted in reproducing another photo, accompanying mention of her book...". Offsetting to second page, chipping and marginal damage, weakened folds, just good. Estimated accordingly. $50-75

1321. JOHN MASEFIELD (1878 - 1967) English poet and playwright, author of numerous works of fiction. An interesting A.Ms.S. signed eight times "John Masefield" 8pp. 4to., [London, 1960], in both holograph and manuscript hand, possibly that of his wife, and in both ink and pencil, being a lengthy list of "...books, papers & privately printed cards etc. by John Masefield...", which Masefield is donating to the London Library. Bearing eight bold signatures, very good condition. $75-100

1322. W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM (1874 - 1965) English novelist and playwright, author of Of Human Bondage and The Razor's Edge. T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Cap Ferrat, Feb. 21, 1953, in part: "...I think it better not to send the books here, they so often get damaged in transit. I shall be in London in October and will gladly sign them then...". Fine. $100-150

1323. WILLIAM S. PORTER (1862 - 1910) "O. Henry", American short-story writer whose stories are remembered for their strange twists and surprise endings. Scarce original A.Ms., unsigned, 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], a page of manuscript from a play written in pencil, outlining a dialogue between two characters names "Simpson" and "Nicoya" from his play Lo, in part: "...(Enter Simpson from house, in faultless close-fitting tailor-made walking suit.) Simpson: Good morning. I hope I'm not intruding at a dress rehearsal. Nicoya: (Turns her face away as if shocked...) Oh. How can you wear such clothes? Simpson: Economy, good taste and the installment plan...". A small hole at bottom, not affecting text, else very good.
$300-400

"...Cling to your Jewish faith...Persecution brings out the noblest traits in the human nature..."

1324. PRINCESS CATHERINE RADZIWILL Russian author. Fine content T.L.S. "Catherine Radziwill" 2pp. 4to., New York, Jan. 12, 1939, to her friend Bunny, telling her about her pride in her Jewish heritage. In part: "...When people get old, they always feel inclined to moralize, but I hope you won't attribute to this my desire to write you a few words of advice...You have behind you a great, a precious heritage of traditions, religion and history; treasure them [underlined], don't forget always to remain proud of your Jewish blood, your Jewish faith, and all that the latter represents in the history of the world...Without the Ten Commandments there would not be any religion. They are the stone on which the different faiths of the world repose, and you ought to be very proud to belong to the people chosen by the Almighty to receive this heritage. Cling to your Jewish faith...Persecution brings out the noblest traits in the human nature...You can't go amiss if you do so. And when you meet ignorant people who try to scorn your jewish race, and Jewish convictions, simply smile and pass on, they are not worthy of your attention...". Folds, wear and slight soiling, signed in pencil, good condition. A most timely letter... $75-100

1325. ELMER RICE (1892 - 1967) American author and playwright, winner of the 1929 Pulitzer Prize for his work Street Scene. Fine content T.L.S. on his letterhead, 1p. 4to., Stamford, Feb. 25, 1963, to Allen Lesser c/o Senator Jacob Javits, in part: "...Thank you for your friendly comment on my talk at the Library of Congress...Of course, all of us who are working for the promotion of the arts in America are well aware we have a good friend in Senator Javits...Personally, I have always admired him for his liberalism, integrity and courage, and I hope you'll tell him so for me!...Many [sic] I add that all of us on the council of the Authors' League of America are counting on Senator Javits' support of legislation to reform the copyright law? As you probably know, a bill is to be introduced by the Library of Congress, which we hope will substitute for the existing copyright term of fifty-six years...". Pencil docket at top right, else very good. $100-150

1326. LEOPOLD VON SACHER-MASOCH (1836 - 1895) German novelist who works contained references to sexual abnormalities and whose name was given to the condition, masochism. A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., Leipzig, May 16, 1886, a lengthy letter in German, untranslated. Light mounting remains to verso, otherwise very good condition. $200-300

1327. DOROTHY L. SAYERS (1893 - 1957) English writer and theologian, known for her murder mysteries. A.Q.S. on a 12mo. album page, [n.p.], Sept. 30, 1937, several lines from one of her mysteries. In full: "`Perhaps caviar & roast duck may brighten my wits. If the worst comes to the worst - there is always Dinner!'" - [From] Bushman's Honeymoon Act III Sc. 1 With the gratitude of Dorothy L. Sayers for many good dinners at the Moulin d'Or". Toned a bit, slight soiling with one fold, overall very good. $200-300

1328. ISAAC BASHEVIS SINGER (1904 - 1991) Polish-born Jewish author of numerous works, winner of the 1978 Nobel Prize in Literature. His volume, Satan in Goray, New York: Noonday Press, 1955, boldly signed on the half title page: "Greetings I. B. Singer". Near fine. $100-150

1329. ISAAC BASHEVIS SINGER His work The Estate, First printing, New York: Farrar, Strauss & Giroux, 1969, boldly signed "Best Wishes J. B. Singer" on the second free endpaper. With dustjacket, in very good condition. $100-150

1330. ISAAC BASHEVIS SINGER His volume Shosha, first edition, New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1978, boldly signed on the first free endpaper: "Greetings I. B. Singer" in bright blue ink. With dustjacket, near fine. $150-200

1331. ALFRED TENNYSON (1809 - 1892) English Poet Laureate and playwright. Nice A.D.S. 1p. 8vo., London, Apr. 28, 1860, a sight draft making a fifty pound payment to Mr. Alfred Howe. With a revenue stamp affixed at top right, folds, otherwise very good condition. $200-300

1332. WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERARY (1811 - 1863) English novelist and author of Vanity Fair, Henry Esmond, and Pendennis. Fine content A.M., unsigned, 2pp. oblong 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], four partial stanzas of a poem penned on both sides of a sheet, in small part: "...Nothing, sweet object of the Poet's dream/Engaging Nothing! thou shalt not be my theme:/A trophy to thy fame he best will raise/Who sits, & utters Nothing in thy praise/Bard, the reward of all thy praises see:/Thy name shall fix upon vacuity/Borne on that base, enjoy a cloudless fame/While every tongue adds Nothing to thy name...". One small pinhole in middle of text, irregularly trimmed at bottom margin, otherwise very good.$200-300

1333. FRANZ WERFEL (1890 - 1945) Czech-born Jewish poet, playwright and novelist, best remembered for his work The Song of Bernadette (1941). His volume The Song of Bernadette, First American Edition, New York: The Viking Press, 1942, very boldly signed on the first free endpaper: "Franz Werfel L.A. 1942". Lacking dustjacket, else very good condition. $150-250

1334. EMILE ZOLA (1840 - 1902) French novelist and founder of Naturalism in literature, author of Germinal and fervent supporter of Alfred Dreyfus. Good content A.L.S. "Emile Zola" 2pp. 8vo., Paris, Dec. 13, 1897, in French to his friend, in part: "...Here is a little note...I find it necessary for `Le Figaro', and for me. I send you also the proofs for the brochure...I ask nothing, I wish simply that you tell me which is best for your interests...". Boldly penned and very good. $300-400

1335. EMILE ZOLA Good content A.L.S. "Emile Zola" 1p. 8vo., Paris, Apr. 13, 1878, in French to a friend, in part: "...Here is my novel. I wanted to take it to you myself but I was overwhelmed. First, it is necessary to me to [talk] with you about other things, and I will bother you one of these days. I sent you the first volume which came to me...". Top left corner torn, otherwise very good.$250-350

1336. LORD JOHN SIGNATURES A fine signed book, Lord John Signatures, Northridge, ca., 1991, with signed introduction by STEPHEN KING. The book is a compilation of about 38 black and white photographs of various authors and other personalities, each signed by the person pictured, includes: JOHN BARTH, ROBERT BLOCH, RAY BRADBURY, JAMES CRUMLEY, GERALD FORD, WILLIAM KENNEDY, HARRY CREWS, TONY HILLERMAN, ELMORE LEAONARD, NORMAN MAILER, JOYCE CAROL OATES, JAMES PURDY, PETER STRAUB, JOHN UPDIKE, EUDORA WELTY, RICHARD YATES, and others. Fine.$200-300

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