ERNEST DIMNET The French philosophizing priest, known for his book The Art of Thinking, wishes his friend "bon voyage!", signs name in black ink Autograph letter signed: "Ernest Dimnet" in black ink. 1 page, 6x8 folded. Written on personal letterhead. Original envelope included. Chicago, Illinois. Addressed to Mrs. J. Wainwright, in full: "My Dear Friend, I am glad I am not going to Scranton if you are not going to be there. Scranton to me has been your house and welcome and constantly watchful friendship. Bon voyage to you two. Tres a vous". Ernest Dimnet (1866-1954) was a French cleric, author and philosopher. His best known work, The Art of Thinking (1930) invites the reader into a state of honesty where he evaluates himself as a thoughtful human being, for humans too often only "think of thinking" instead of actually thinking, which obstructs production of any original thought. Dimnet is also well regarded for his books, What We Live By (1932) and for his popular French translations of English books written by Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte. Normal mailing folds. Toned. Corners rounded. Light surface creases. Otherwise, fine condition. read more...
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Signed letter from Paris written just weeks before his death in 1778, fearing that hypocritical priests will deny him a church burial. The letter, written in fine French (fully translated here) in a beautiful hand to the Count of Rochefort, shows that the sage had lost none of his mental acuity read more...
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STEPHEN CRANE The author of The Red Badge of Courage knew conflict from football, not the battlefield. Rare AQS: "Stephen Crane", 1p, 5½x2¾. read more...
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Author Herman Melville wrote this letter to publisher George P. Putnam from Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It accompanied a proof of one of his stories. Melville's signature is one of the rarest of all, and handwritten letters by him are highly desirable. read more...
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Archive of 16 letters written by Tarzan's creator to his son Jack between 1923 and 1935, plus one letter from Burroughs to a film company. He writes in depth about family matters, but also about the filming of a Tarzan movie. The letters are signed "Papa" or "OB" (Old Burroughs). A rare insight into the private and public life of the prolific author. read more...
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HERMAN MELVILLE Extremely rare clipped signature, accompanied by an unsigned postcard photo of the author Signature: "Herman Melville", 4x1 fragment clipped from a letter. 1¾x¼-inch portion torn at lower left blank corner, lightly stained, light show-through from writing (not his) on verso. Overall, fine and rare. read more...
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FRANCIS SCOTT KEY The author of the "Star-Spangled Banner" signed this framed document 14 times in its text! Autograph Document Multi-Signed: "Francis/ Scott Key", "Francis S. read more...
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JOHN STEINBECK This contract signed by the American author authorized a German production of Of Mice and Men Typewritten contract signed: "John Steinbeck", 2p, 7½x12½ New York, New York, 1946 June 3. read more...
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The year the film version of her Gone with the Wind premiered (1939), Mitchell signed this typed letter, forwarding with skeptical comments a letter she had received. Framed with 2 pictures of Mitchell to an overall size of 29½x18. read more...
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Her typed and signed 1937 letter upon learning that Gone With the Wind had won the Pulitzer Prize, addressed to the literary critic who had first predicted that it would, framed with her picture in the Gallery of History style to 30x22. read more...
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SAMUEL L. CLEMENS (MARK TWAIN) The American author famous for his characters Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer signed and wrote this framed letter in 1895! Autograph Letter Signed: "S L Clemens", 2p, 3¾x6, conjoined leaves. On letterhead of Villa Viviana Settigano, (Florence, Italy). read more...
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GEORGE BERNARD SHAW This framed image is signed and inscribed to a young woman named Mary Lawton Inscribed Photograph Mount Signed: "To Mary Lawton from G. Bernard Shaw", 15x11 visible, actual image 14x11 (visible) and mounted to a larger page. B/w. Dated November 1938. read more...
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ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING and ROBERT BROWNING Framed authentic autographs from both authors, complete with an image of both of them and commemorative plaques. Autograph Note signed: read more...
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DASHIELL HAMMETT Signed and notarized 1930 contract selling Paramount the rights to one of his stories Typed Contract signed: "Dashiell Hammett", 4 pages, 8½x11, separate sheets. No place, but County of Los Angeles, 1930 November 26. read more...
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AS HER WRITING CAREER WINDS DOWN, THE FAMED AUTHOR SELLS THE INVENTORY OF SEVERAL OF HER PUBLISHED WORKS - BUT RETAINS CONTROL OVER HER LITERARY LEGACY AYN RAND, ROBERT HESSEN and BEATRICE HESSEN. Scarce Typed DS: "Ayn Rand" on page 3, 3p, 8½x11, separate sheets. read more...
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DYLAN THOMAS Recently arrived in London, he signs a handwritten 1937 letter apologizing for his late reply. He's been too sick to "do anything except moon & moan about." ALS: "Dylan Thomas.", 1 page, 4½x7. 68, Parliament Hill, Hampstead, N.W. 3., 1937 December 9. On imprinted letterhead to Mr. read more...
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WILLIAM STYRON William Styron signs an autograph quotation. Autograph Quotation Signed: "William Styron", 1p, 7¼x10¼. Roxbury, Conn., 1977 June 1. Inscribed and captioned at lower portion: "from the last page of The Confessions of Nat Turner to the Rev. M.J. read more...
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ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Robert Louis Stevenson signs an autograph document. Autograph Document Signed: "Robert Louis Stevenson", 1p, 5½x3. No place, no year, November 1. To H.J. Morans. In full: "Pay Ben one month. read more...
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SIR JAMES BARRIE. ALS: "Yours Truly/J.M. Barrie", 2p, 5x6. Leinster Corner, Lancaster Gate, W., 1906 February 3. To Miss Bowman. In full: "This is the present London company that is going on tour with Peter Pan, so there is no vacancy, but suppose you come here and have a talk with me. read more...
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SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE. ALS: "Arthur Conan Doyle", 2p, 4x6, separate sheets. Grand Hotel, London, 1905 July 28. To actor and theatre manager Sir John Martin Harvey, regarding the production of a play. read more...
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ROBERT FROST. Printed poem signed: "Robert Frost", 1p, 5¼x7¼. Poem titled "The Walker", in full: "He gave the solid rail a hateful kick From far away there came an answering tick, And then another tick. He knew the code: His hate had roused an engine up the road. read more...
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Rope bound collection of documents honoring the Hungarian scholar, in an ornate decorative book and felt-lined display case. The 4 pages of documents, all in Hungarian, include a testimonial letter, signatures of 38 colleagues, and a 2-page biographical summary of his career. Hand-painted designs on every page make this a very unique piece. read more...
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CHARLES L. DODGSON (LEWIS CARROLL). ALS: "C. L Dodgson", 1p, 3½x5¼. Ch[rist] Ch[urch] Oxford, 1887 December 16. To Miss Smith. In full: "I write on behalf of Mr. read more...
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HENRY JAMES Thanks a publisher for permission to use his work in a new volume of literary criticism. TLS: "Henry James", 1p, 7x9. 21, Carlyle Mansions, Cheyne Walk. S.W. (England), 1914 May 6. read more...
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ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Check signed: Robert Louis Stevenson", 8¼x3¼. Bournemouth (England), 1887 January 8. Check no. 16, drawn on his account at the Wilts & Dorset Banking Company Limited, payable to Budden & Son for £1.2. read more...
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"HORSE & WAGON PASS FOR '86...CAMDEN CITY OFFICE HORSE RR" WALT WHITMAN ALS: "Walt Whitman", 2 pages, 7¾x5¼, front and verso. Camden, New Jersey, no date, but circa 1886. read more...
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PEARL S. BUCK Two very rare handwritten, autograph manuscript pages from Buck's short story The Rainbow Autograph manuscript unsigned. 2 pages, 8½x11, ruled paper. Titled on first page: "The Rainbow". This is from a short story entitled The Rainbow read more...
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WASHINGTON IRVING The author signs this letter to his friend Byng, mentioning a dinner visit and a colleague being in town Autograph letter signed: "Washington Irving," 1p, 5x7¾. No place, no year, Tuesday September 29. To "My dear Byng". read more...
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LOUIS D. L'AMOUR The Western novelist sends a letter regarding his short stories, framed to an overall size of 31¾x22¾! Typed Letter Signed: "Louis L'Amour". One page. 8x10½. Los Angeles, California. Dated October 24, 1973. To Mr. Mathisen. read more...
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French-language edition, Of Mice and Men, inscribed by Steinbeck in Spanish on the flyleaf, with his sketch of a bird added after his signature read more...
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WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS He signs a typed 1907 letter promising that many of his works are soon to be published in America, framed in the Gallery of History style with a photo to 29x19. TLS: "Yrs/WB Yeats", 1 page, 7½x9½. 18 Woburn Buildings, W.C., 1907 June 28. To unknown recipient. read more...
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