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This is an inscription by Barth to a friend. He has written in black pen across the middle of this 8vo notepaper, "For D.W. - For whom is the funhouse fun?" Underneath he has signed in full, "John Barth 9/15/80".
BARTH, JOHN SIMMONS. ( b. 1930) American novelist and short-story writer, known for the postmodernist and metafictive quality of his work.
Autograph Note Signed, 8vo, n.p., September 15, 1980.
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A late letter to the editor Schelde-Møller, discussing the politics of the animal rights movement. "I am not sure that my speech will be good for the animals. The friend of the animals is for the supporters of the vivisection is a fresh thought." Blixen then expresses concern about how the opponents will try and gather interest by focusing on the split of the organization "and I could do more harm than good . All test animals of higher species have my deepest compassion and I do not differ between dogs and cats. My whole action is built upon the pronouncements of Prof. Okkel. I lost confidence in the discussion because it has become virtually impossible to communicate with the scientist . I would not accept that only dogs would be accepted by vivisection. I saw in this gesture, a beginning." She gives her views. "I myself am of the opinion that the community of animal friends is more important than these differences. I wrote this to you so you could, in case, that I withdraw it not to think that I have betrayed our common goal, but to support it." Nicely signed, "Karen Blixen Finecke."
BLIXEN, KAREN [DINESEN, ISAK]. (1885-1962). [Pseudonym of Karen Blixen-Finecke]. Danish writer, who incorporated supernatural elements and erotic undertones with an aristocratic view of life. Best known for her 'Out of Africa'.
Typed Letter Signed, in Danish, 2 separate pages folio, Rungstedlund, September 24, 1953.
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To Hans Dieter Zimmermann. "yes, I agreed in the beginning, but I can't find the time now. Lectures out of town, classes starting soon, editorial work on new material for the intended complete edition . Maybe you could print something from my just published 'Disassociations 1' (Suhrkamp Bibliothek, p. 218 line 15 from the bottom to page 219. Starting with 'Quite easy is the more profound hope' . to 'one has never existed.' Then, after a paragraph, continues: 'Nothing is more human' . to 'with humani alienum - all of them.'" Nicely signed, Ernst Bloch." With holograph envelope.
BLOCH, ERNST. (1885-1977) German philosopher who broke from an orthodox Marxist philosophy and developed a "Philosophy of Hope." He fled East Germany for West Germany in 1962.
A.L.S., in German, 12mo, 2 pp,Tübingen, Oct. 15, 1962.
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Bodenheim begins the poem, "She was a skylark, the earth was truth/She sang like every atom of the blue/Magic and scope and eternity of the sky/Turned into sound, dropping down to earth./Scorning the heavy, tangled, excited realities/Of city and farm, where life is incredibly cruel...But one day, she flew down to the earth/And joined the other poets of her class/And fought for justice, happiness, and peace." Signed in full.
BODENHEIM, MAXWELL. (1891-1954) Internationally renown American poet and novelist, during the Jazz Age of the 1920s, called the King of Greenwich Village Bohemians.
Autograph Poem Signed, 4to, in pencil, n.p., n.d.
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BROCH, HERMANN. (1886-1951) Austrian writer, whose best known work is "The Death of Virgil". He is considered one of the major Modernists.
The Death of Virgil.
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The first card is a 2"x4" file card on which Brooks has written, "Conduct your blooming in the noise and whip of the whirlwind". She has signed in full, "Gwendolyn Brooks". The second is written on a brown piece of paper, "Gwendolyn Brooks 7428 South Evans Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60619".
BROOKS, GWENDOLYN. (1917-2000) African-American poet.
Autograph Card Signed, (2), both small 8vo, Chicago Illinois, n.d.
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This is a letter from Brown to a fan who wrote him asking if he knew what "Crazy Horse" looked like. He explains in the letter that "Crazy Horse" could not have been photographed. He signs in full, "Dee Brown". From 1948 to 1972, Brown was an agriculture librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he had gained a master's degree in library science and became a professor. In 1973, he retired back in Arkansas and devoted his time to writing.
BROWN, DORRIS ALEXANDER 'DEE'. (1908-2002) American novelist and historian. His most famous work, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" (1970) details the violent relationship between Native Americans and American expansionism.
Typed Letter Signed, 8vo, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, May 23, 1972.
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Buber writes to the son of his friend Florens Christian Rang (1864-1924), pastor, lawyer and author, identified as a Christian Socialist and whom Buber considered to be a Jurist, philosopher and theologian. In part," I had already heard about you some time ago through Leopold Max. Marxen's live as hard-working settlers in Shave Zin near Naharia. Kratz, who published a series of German poems here over the years lives in Jerusalem...he has a position as a minor official. Benjamin ended in suicide after he had crossed the Franco-Spanish border with a number of others and was told that he would have to return (which later turned out to be false). My help with the highly desirable publication of the literary remains of your father is certainly at the disposal of the editors...As soon as you tell me the time has come, I will have the letters in m possession copied and will send you a copy...In all this time, I have hardly published anything in German, though a series of books in Hebrew, recently also a few things in English. Several volumes are being prepared in English...maybe it will be possible to make a small trip to Germany from Switzerland...." He signs in full, "Martin Buber."
BUBER, MARTIN. (1878-1965). Austrian-Israeli-Jewish philosopher, translator, and educator, whose work centered on theistic ideals of religious consciousness, interpersonal relations, and community; best known for his I and Thou (1923) and translating the Hebrew Bible into German
Autograph Letter Signed, in German, two pages on one 4to sheet, Deir Abou Tor, Jerusalem, November 30, 1946.
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This is a personalized bank check from the Citizens National Bank of Los Angeles. Burroughs' name is printed in capitals bold in the upper left corner. and his large signature is on the front lower right corner in blue pen. The check is written out to Horton and Converse for $17.20.
BURROUGHS, EDGAR RICE. (1875-1950) American author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero "Tarzan", although he produced works in many genres.
Document Signed, oblong 8vo, Los Angeles, California, December 11, 1945.
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Byron acknowledges receipt of fifty pounds sterling from Pellegrino Ghigi, in exchange for a note for the same amount issued by Byron's London bankers, Morland Ransom & Co. A beautiful and rare document from Byron’s Italian years. Signed “Byron.” This document is preserved in a blue buckram flap-case.
BYRON, GEORGE GORDON NOEL, Lord Byron . (1788-1824). British poet and a leading figure in Romanticism. Amongst Byron's best-known works are the brief poems She Walks in Beauty, When We Two Parted, and So, We'll Go No More A Roving, in addition to the narrative poems Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and Don Juan. He is regarded as one of the greatest European poets and remains widely read and influential, both in the English-speaking world and beyond. LR books
Manuscript Document Signed in Italian, 8vo. Ravenna, February 4, 1821.
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Letter to a colleague, Professor Matthew J. Bruccoli, University of South Carolina describing his meetings with another author whom he identifies as “O’Hara”. He also refers to The New Yorker Magazine. Signed, “J. M. Cain”. The hand written note in the margin refers to the other author’s piece, “The Christmas Speert (sic)” published in the New Yorker Magazine. “probably 1929 or 1930 but most likely 1929. Could be his 1st published piece in N.Y.”
CAIN, JAMES M. (1909-94) American novelist, journalist. He is considered to be of the hard-boiled genre of crime fiction writers. His most famous novels, such as “Mildred Pierce,” and “The Postman Always Rings Twice,” have been made into films.
Typed Letter Signed, with Autograph Note unsigned, 4to, Hyattsville, Maryland, April 14, 1974.
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On the first two lines at upper right of the sheet, he writes, “English, Capote.” Two lines after this near the center, he titles the page, “Book Slogan,” and writes the slogan: “The Foundation of a nation is built on Books.” He is claimed to have found his calling as a writer at a young age, and this quotation would lend testimony to that notion.
CAPOTE, TRUMAN. 1924-84) American author, whose works include Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the thriller, In Cold Blood.
Autograph Quotation Signed on 4to sheet of lined notebook paper, n.p., n.d., but from him childhood.
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This letter contract made out for Raymond Chandler states, "Please take notice that your employment agreement with the undersigned corporation dated November 16, 1943, will terminate on February 26, 1944, at the end of said day." Signed by two executives at Paramount Pictures Inc. and accepted: "Raymond Chandler."
CHANDLER, RAYMOND THORTON. (1888-1959) Author of crime stories and novels of immense stylistic influence upon modern crime fiction, especially in the style of the writing and the attitudes now characteristic of the genre. His protagonist Philip Marlowe, is synonymous with "private detective", along with Dashell Hammett's "Sam Spade".
Typed Document Signed, 4to, on watermarked "Paramount Pictures" onionskin paper, Hollywood, California, February 14, 1944.
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Cooper writes his relative, War of 1812 veteran Commodore “Ben Cooper of the African Squadron”, "My young friend, Mr. John Warren...an attaché of the Spanish mission...is a particular friend of mine, and I commend him to your kindness. I suppose you will take your turn in the Mediterranean...I hope you may meet in those delightful seas..." He speaks cryptically of "an unpleasant affair between an old shipmate of ours, and one who stands near you on the list" before adding, "I wish you could see me. I weigh 205 lbs., and the handsomest of the breed, and have got the gout. I believe Issac (Marmaduke) Cooper is dead...Your father stands it like a rock, and my uncle James died the other day, at 92. We are a mixed breed, some holding on to life with great tenacity, and some slipping away...I am getting gray. I never saw [Captain] Stringham look better...James Cooper, of Pennsylvania, is in the Senate.…" Signed, "J. Fenimore Cooper."
COOPER, JAMES FENIMORE . (1789-1851) American author whose most successful works were romantic novels of frontier life known as the Leather Stocking Tales, which included The Last of the Mohicans, The Pathfinder and The Deerslayer.
Autograph Letter Signed two pages 8vo, Cooperstown, NY, August 20, 1849.
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He writes, “I regret it will not be in my power to join your little party tomorrow evening. The vessel in which I am to go to Lyhorn, will sail early on Saturday and unless I keep strict watch over certain subjects during Friday evening my object in coming here may be entirely defeated. Under these circumstances I trust to your good nature to excuse me. We are both moving about the world so much, that it is probable we shall meet again before we take leave of it altogether, and I hope for a better opportunity of expressing my sense of your politeness….” Signed, “J. Fenimore Cooper, Thursday Afternoon”.
COOPER, JAMES FENIMORE. (1789-1851) American writer of the early 19th century. He is best remembered for his “Leatherstocking Tales” and “The Last of the Mohicans”.
Autograph Letter Signed, on vellum, small 8vo, n.p., n.d
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He has written to Monsieur Duby. "My dear Sir, As I am in a hurry to dress, to join some friends, I take the liberty to answer your note, in my own language. I am truly sensible of the trouble you have given yourself, to restore me to the good graces of the Princess Vilkousky, and as I have been so...already, in respect to the Lady, it will, perhaps, be better... to show some improvement, for the interview. If tomorrow will be equally agreeable to you, tomorrow shall be the day...If you are at leisure and disposed to the adventure, I think I can procure you a safe and an easy horse, and one too that is good looking, if apprised of your wishes before nine in the morning...." Coper has signed, "Very truly yours, J. Fenimore Cooper."
COOPER, JAMES FENIMORE. (1789-1851) Prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo folded, n.p., n.d.
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He writes, "Dear Mr. Roberts, Sorry I cannot remember the number of copies of the first edition. It was published by the Viking Press. There were no earlier books or pamphlets, at least none which were offered for sale. In '25 or '26 a small brochure of "The World Goes Turning" designed by Robert O. Ballon was privately printed for Mr. Ballon in Chicago and sent by him to a list of friends. At about the same time the University of Chicago Press issued a pamphlet, "White Spring Wedding", in connection with the award of the annual Fish Prize. This, however, may possibly have contained some additional material receiving honorable mention in the same contest - I don't remember. Excuse this hasty reply. If I wait until I have pen, ink, paper and the necessary time, all at once, your letter will never be answered. Sincerely yours," and signed in full, "George Dillon". In very good condition.
DILLON, GEORGE. (1906-68) American editor and poet. His "The Flowering Stone" won the 1932 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. He was the editor for Poetry Magazine from 1937 to 1949.
Autograph Letter Signed, in pencil, 4to, Paris, France, April 7, 1945.
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DINESEN, ISAK. (1885-1962). [Pseudonym of Karen Blixen-Finecke]. Danish writer, who incorporated supernatural elements and erotic undertones with an aristocratic view of life. Best known for her 'Out of Africa'.
Postcard Signed, in Danish, on the correspondence side of the picture postcard, Rome, May 5, 1912.
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This is a copy of a rights agreement sent by Allen Drury to his lawyer, Alpha Alpina, S.A. It was drawn up and signed by Allen Drury for the transfer of certain rights of ownership and publication of a play and movie based on his novel, "Advise and Consent", which was originally published in 1959. He is essentially in this document transferring rights from himself to a company called DruKill of which he is the main shareholder, so that he could control the use of the book which he wrote. He has signed the agreement in full, "Allen Drury".
DRURY, ALLEN. (1918-98) American novelist. He wrote the novel "Advise and Consent" in 1959, for which he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Typed Document Signed, 8vo, 2pp., Beverly Hills, California, March 24, 1960. Includes smal 8vo photograph unsigned.
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ELIOT, GEORGE (MARY ANN (MARION) EVANS). (1819-80) English novelist. She was one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. Her novels, largely set in provincial England, are well known for their realism and psychological perspective.
Third person ALS one page, 8vo on printed letterhead of The Priory, 21 North Bank, Regents Park (letterhead crossed through by Eliot and replaced in her holograph with "The Heights / Witley / Godalming"), 25 July 1877.
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