1643: David H. Lawrence 1885-1930. English nvoelist whose works examianed the ills of modern industrialized society andthe role of sex in human affairs. Among his most noted works are Sons and Lovers, lady Chatterly's Lover and Woman in Love. Superb

1646: Tennessee Williams 1911-1983. American playwright, author of Cat on aHot tin Roof, A streetcar named Desire, and The Glass Menagerie. Superb T.Q.S. with holograph addition, 1p oblong ivo n.p., n.d. Williams' view of society. Fine condition, matted

1648: [ Autograph ] George Bancroft 1800-1891 American historian, Secretary of the Navy and founder of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Washington, D.C., June 6, 1877 Bancroft writes a Colonel Mayer: '...Your postal card was

1650: [ Autograph ] Henri Bergson 1859-1941 Influential French philosopher who developed a humanistic philosophy of process to counter positivism. Superb content A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Paris, Jan. 28, 1931 to a cleric. In part: '...I have done my best to get to

1652: [ Autograph ] Josh Billings 1818-1885 Henry W. Shaw American humorist. A.Q.S. on an album sheet, in full: "Kissing is a good deal like eating, thar ain't mutch fun, When a person is hungry, in standing by and see it did bi another feller, if it is

1655: [ Autograph ] William Cullen Bryant 1794-1878 American poet, author of " Thanatopsis". Full signature on a slip of paper, lightly foxed.

1656: [ Autograph ] Pearl S. Buck 1892-1973 American novelist whose works concentrated on Far Eastern themes, author of The Good Earth for which she received a Pulitzer Prize (1938 S.P. 5in x 7in b/w, a view of the author in later years, her head resting

1658: [ Autograph ] Pearl S. Buck Original autograph manuscript, 2pp. 4to., ca. 1940, her delightful children's tale "What Happens In Spring" telling the story of children discovering the onset of Spring, with an interesting moral. Very good condition.

1660: [ Autograph ] Rachel Carson 1907-1964 American author and biologist whose books Silent Spring and The Sea Around Us did much to make Americans aware of ecological abuse. Her book The Sea Around Us, Oxford University Press, New York, 1951, signed in

1663: [ Autograph ] 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 Court. A.L.S. 'S. L. Clemens", 2pp. 8vo., New York, "Sunday Pm.'

1664: [ Autograph ] Samuel L. Clemens Signature in blue ink on a white card: "Truly Yours, Mark Twain'

1666: [ Autograph ] Charles Dickens 1812-1870 English novelist and the author of such classics as Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, and David Copperfield. A.N.S. 1p. small 8vo., London, May 20, 1862 on hispersonal stationery as editor of "All the Year

1667: [ Autograph ] Charles Dickens Attractive D.S. 7.25in x 3in, Dickens' personal check made out and signed by him, Tod's Hill, Aug. 3, 1860, drawing on Coutts & Co. to make a 17 pound payment to a Mr. Nodsotti A few straight-line pen cancels, only one

1668: [ Autograph ] Arthur Conan Doyle 1859-1930 English author and Spiritualist remembered for his creation of the immortal Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo., [England], Nov. 4[n.y.] In part: '...Your letter gave me real

1669: [ Autograph ] Paul Laurence Dunbar 1872-1906 Black- American poet and the son of escaped slaves, his Lyrics of Lowly Life was supported by Howells and established his reputation. Scarce D.S., a check drawnon the Capital Savings Bank, Washington, Aug.

1670: [ Autograph ] Edna Ferber 1887-1968 American author of novels and short stories including So Big ( Pulitzer Prize winner) and Giant. T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Easton, Ct., Apr. 8, 1946 in part: '...I am glad to know that you have enjoyed some of my books. I

1671: [ Autograph ] Edna Ferber S.P. 3 112in x 5in, a printed image of the author, mounted, beneath which she signs with sentiment.

1672: [ Autograph ] Edna Ferber A.N.S. on an 8vo., sheet, [ n.p.,n.d.] in full: "My thanks to you, dear Mrs. Fisher. Yes, I am sure you do know Edna Ferber"

1673: [ Autograph ] Edna Ferber Signature on a slip of paper.

1674: [ Autograph ] Glenn Frank 1887-1940 American educator, editor of century Magazine, an influential advocate of liberal reform. T.L.S. 1p. 4to., New York, Nov. 30, 1923 on Century letterhead to Don Seitz The New York World requesting his assistance in