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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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ZOLA, EMILE. (l840-1902). French novelist and a major figure in the political liberalization of France.
Autograph Note unsigned, in French, on his personal visiting card, 12mo., n.p., n.d.
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SANDBURG, CARL . 1878-1967). American poet, historian, novelist, balladeer, and folklorist.
Typed Manuscript Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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To Frank Lowe. I know something abut the Barter Theatre, of course, like everybody else , and if I couldnt make myself want to see Mrs. McThing, the flaw probably lies in me not in that play. Even when I was writing The Clocks I had an idea people would think of adapting it while reading it, a confusing process. Not a week goes by but that I get a score or the threat of one, and after reading parts of three libretti, I had to put up a sign saying that I would shoot any librettist who invaded my property. I recently turned down the Circle in the Square Theatre because I was afraid there might be forget-me-nots in the grass of the harp, or something, too many forget-me-nots. I heard a vague rumor that Maurice Evans wanted to adapt the book, or play in it, but I have heard nothing further about that and now hear you areI would simply have to see how the writing goes and how you propose to overcome the formidable problems set up by the liquefaction of jewelry, the weeping of jewelry, the projection of the voices of the invisible, etcGet it on paper Harold Rose used to say, and people either did or went away. Where do we go from here?. Signed, in pencil, James Thurber.

THURBER, JAMES. (1894-1961) American humorist and cartoonist. Thurber was best known for his contributions (both cartoons and short stories) to The New Yorker magazine.
Scarce Typed Letter Signed, 4to, West Cornwell, CT, April 24, 1953.
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A warm letter to his lover, Pru [Prudence Whitfield]. I hope youve guessed that my long silence meant I was off on a trip and couldnt write-not that Id gone into a monastery. Hammett then discusses some sad news. The news of Raouls [Whitfield, Prudences husband and mystery writer] death-which I didnt get till I came back insaddened me, of course, but it doesnt seem to have been as unexpected as you found it. You must remember he had been very sick for a long time and wasnt of an age to make that sort of thing easy to kick off. I know you must feel about it, but I think you ought to make yourself look at it more reasonably. (That sounds kind of scolding, but Ill trust you not to think I mean it that way.) This can be only a note, since Ive got practically no time in which to do a great many things, but Ill try to get back in the writing groove in a day or two. Hammett concludes, Much love, sweetheart, and may all be well with you. Signed, SDH in pencil.

HAMMETT, SAMUEL DASHIELL . (1894-1961). American author of hardboiled detective novels and short stories. Among the enduring characters he created are Sam Spade (The Maltese Falcon), Nick and Nora Charles (The Thin Man).
Typed Letter Signed, 4to, Port Richardson, February 5, 1945.
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SACHER-MASOCH, LEOPOLD RITTER . (1836-95). Austrian writer and journalist, who gained renown for his stories of Galician life and romantic novels. The term masochism is derived from his name.
Autograph Letter Signed, in German, 3 pp, 8vo, Leipzig, 21 December 1881.
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To "Dear Sir" [William Morris], thanking him for "your handsome present" and remarking, "I like a great margin to a good book -- a great margin, when there is such a rivulet flowing down by it as that of the Earthly Paradise." Boldly signed, "M.E. Lewes."

ELIOT, GEORGE (Mary Ann [Marian] 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
Autograph Letter Signed, on 8vo mourning paper, The Priory, 21 North Bank, 17 February 1870.
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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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Letter to a colleague, Professor Matthew J. Bruccoli, University of South Carolina describing his meetings with another author whom he identifies as OHara. He also refers to The New Yorker Magazine. Signed, J. M. Cain. The hand written note in the margin refers to the other authors 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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SACHER-MASOCH, LEOPOLD RITTER. (1836-1895) Austrian writer and journalist, who gained renown for his stories of Galician life and romantic novels. The term masochism is derived from his name.
Autograph Letter Signed, in German, 3 pages 8vo, Leipzig, 21 December 1881.
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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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SALMON, ANDRÉ. (1881-1969). French writer. Pascin, Jules. (1885-1930) Bulgarian born American painter. Committed suicide while living in Paris.
"Venus dans la Balance", Paris Quattre Chemins, 1926. Signed, with original signed drawing by Jules Pascin
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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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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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This is an agreement between Terry Southern and Polaris Productions for the rights to sell a novel entitled "BLUE MOVIE" in book form to the English language throughout the traditional British publishing market. Initialed three times next to changes and signed in full at the conclusion, "Terry Southern."

SOUTHERN, TERRY. (1924-95) Highly influential American short story writer, novelist, essayist, screenwriter and university lecturer noted for his distinctive satirical style. He was part of the Paris postwar literary movement in the 1950s and a companion to Beat writers in Greenwich Village; he was at the center of Swinging London in the sixties and helped to change the style and substance of Hollywood films of the 1970s. In the 1980s he wrote for Saturday Night Live and lectured on screenwriting at several universities in New York.
Typed and Printed Document Signed, 4 pages folio, New York, October 12, 1972.
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IONESCO, EUGÈNE. (1912-94). French playwright, a leading proponent of the theater of the absurd
Typed Letter Signed , in French, 4to, Paris, June 6, 1962.
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An agreement to publish "Crypt of Terror No. 1" by East Coast Comix, Inc., comprising material that originally appeared in "Tales from the Crypt No. 46" in exchange for royalties of 10% of the U.S. list price. Signed at the conclusion "William Gaines, Agent."

GAINES, WILLIAM (BILL). (1922-1992) American humorist and creator of "Mad" magazine and "Tales from the Crypt".
Printed Document Signed, 8 separate pages legal folio, New York, January 4, 1973.
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To Edward Parone. "Yes I remember you very well at our table of the dinner in the Waldorf celebrating the National Book Award. I have written to Elizabeth Ames at Yaddo [writer's colony], strongly recommending you for a fellowship. Mrs. Williams & I have been here on a 5 week tour of certain universities & colleges where I have been speaking ." Signed, "W.C. Williams." With holograph envelope.

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM CARLOS. (1883-1963) American writer and physician. Won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry. One of the true giants of twentieth-century poetry.
Autograph Letter Signed on "The Portland Hotel" illustrated stationery, two pages on one 4to sheet, Portland, Nov. 7, 1950.
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HAMMETT, SAMUEL DASHIELL. (1894-1961) American detective writer from the "hard boiled school of detective fiction."
Typed Letter Signed, 4to, Alaska, September 8, 1944.
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To "Pru Darling," one Prudence Whitfield, wife of fellow crime writer, Raoul Whitfield. "This isn't likely to run to any great length. It's fairly late in the morning and I didn't get to bed yesterday and my antique eyes are heavy. I waited up to hear FDR's speech and then Vilhjalmur Stefansson came in for awhile to talk the day had gone and I was still in an at least upright position." He compiles, with brevity, reasons for his lack of communication and continues to keep her hopeful. "Time's spinning past very rapidly again -- as it always does for me here on the island -- and I suppose I'd better stir my stumps if I want to get back to the States on furlough in April, which is what I now think I'd like to do. But right now I'm going to grab a quick bowl of soup and take off for hut and bunk. Love, sweetheart, and kisses" Signed, "SDH."

HAMMETT, SAMUEL DASHIELL. (1894-1961) American detective writer from the "hard boiled school of detective fiction."
T.L.S., full-page 4to, the Aleutian Islands, March 1, 1945.
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