GEORGE JEAN NATHAN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/15/1940 - HFSID 18565
Sale Price $175.00
Reg. $220.00
GEORGE JEAN NATHAN
ALS concerning his autograph, and mentioning his latest book,
Encyclopedia of the Theatre
Autograph Letter signed: "George Jean Nathan", 1 page, 7x10½.
New York, N.Y., 1940 January 15. On letterhead of The Royalton to Lester
Roberts. In full: "I shall be away, so instead of sending me the book
paste the appended signature in it. My newest book, just published, is
'Encyclopedia of the Theatre'. Sincerely and with regards". Drama critic
and editor George Jean Nathan (1882-1958) published several collections of
his critical essays on theater. The learned, cynical Nathan made a natural
partner for nationally prominent Baltimore Sun journalist H. L. Mencken;
together they co-edited The Smart Set (from 1914) and co-founded The American
Mercury in 1924. Nathan, who had a reputation as a ladies' man, was the
model for waspish theater critic Addison DeWitt, who squires starlet Marilyn
Monroe in the film All About Eve. Two horizontal fold creases. Toned
around edges and bottom fold crease. Two staple holes at top left corner.
Mounting residue on verso, heavy at top edge. Pencil notes (unknown hand) on
verso. Otherwise, fine condition.
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