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BJORNSTJERNE BJORNSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/25/1881 - HFSID 16289Autograph Letter in German, signed in 1881. ALS: "Bjornstjerne Bjornson", 1 page, folded to 6x7½. Place illegible, 1881 January 25. In German, fully translated. "Dear friend, I have done injustice to your postal service.…"
Price: $625.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/08/1938 - HFSID 31217Buck handwrote, signed and dated this rare letter in 1938 about a play that she was writing, The Crystal Heart. In it, she says that she's completely re-written the last act of the play and that it's "much better and tighter". Letters handwritten and signed by Buck are extremely rare.
Price: $700.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/05/1967 - HFSID 18490Special PriceHer signed letter regarding "new" China, which had been founded 17 years prior. It would take the US another 13 years before it recognized the Republic of China. Typed letter signed: "Pearl S. Buck", 1p, 7¼x10½. Perkasie, Pennsylvania, 1967 January 5.
Sale Price $250.00
$340.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/23/1947 - HFSID 43668Buck signed this typed letter to a fellow author in Stamford, Connecticut in 1947. Buck had passed a book from the recipient of this letter on to a publisher; in this letter, she passes on the publisher's rejection of the book. Typed letter signed: "Pearl S.…"
Price: $360.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/26/1965 - HFSID 154971The Nobel Prize winner writes to the Salvation Army, dated in 1965. Typed Letter signed: Pearl S. Buck", 1p, 7¼x10½. Perkasie, Pennsylvania, 1965 January 26.…"
Price: $280.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/04/1941 - HFSID 257544Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck signed this letter on her personalized letterhead in 1941, asking the recipient to express the measure of your sympathy for a brave and democratic people" - probably the Chinese, who were fighting Japan.…"
Sale Price $395.00
$480.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/26/1953 - HFSID 218210PEARL S. BUCK "I once wrote a book…What America Means to Me." TLS: "Pearl S. Buck" over her typed married name "(Mrs. Richard J. Walsh)", 1p, 7¼x10½. Perkasie, Pennsylvania, 1953 February 26.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/10/1972 - HFSID 165859Buck signed this typed letter - embossed with her Danby, Vermont address - in 1972 to someone in Indianapolis, Indiana who visited Asia. Buck, who grew up in China, notes in this letter how Asia is an "interesting contrast". Typed letter signed "Pearl S. Buck".
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/26/1936 - HFSID 266432She thanks a Brooklyn writer for contacting her and offers to review one of his novels. Typed letter signed: "Pearl S. Buck", ¼p, 7¼x10½. New York City, 1936 March 26. To Milton Bernstein, Brooklyn, New York.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/29/1948 - HFSID 169281She responds to a fan of her work, thanking him for liking her novel Peony. Typed letter signed: "Pearl S. Buck", 1p, 7¼x10½. Perkasie, Pennsylvania, 1948 May 29. On imprinted letterhead to Mr. Wes Baleria, Los Angeles, California.
Price: $340.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/21/1946 - HFSID 161396In this typed letter, signed by Buck in 1946, the Nobel-winning author recommends a Filipino actor for an Asian role in a play. Buck is best known for her novels, but also wrote plays. Typed letter signed: "Pearl S.…"
Price: $280.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/27/1966 - HFSID 155081Buck signed this typed letter in 1966 to thank someone in Albuquerque for his birthday wishes to her. Typed letter signed "Pearl S. Buck". 1 page, 7¼x10½, on stationery imprinted with Perkasie, Pennsylvania rural route address. June 27, 1966. Addressed to William W.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/04/1954 - HFSID 41888Buck signed this typed letter in 1954 to a New York fan. The recipient of this letter, like Buck, was an adoptive parent and a stranger in a strange land, and she expressed the deepest sympathies for his plights. Typed letter signed "Pearl S. Buck" in blue ink.
Price: $280.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/09/1968 - HFSID 252434She thanks a friend for sending a Christmas Card. Typed letter signed: "Pearl S. Buck", 1p, 7¼x10½. Perkasie, Pennsylvania, 1968 December 9. On imprinted letterhead to Mr. John Buchanan, Markham, Ontario, Canada.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/26/1940 - HFSID 35807She sends a plea to raise money for China Relief Fund to help China resist [Japanese] aggression Typed Letter signed: "Pearl S. Buck", 1p, 4½x6¾. New York, N.Y., 1940 December 26. On personal letterhead to "My dear Mr. Coblentz".
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/27/1946 - HFSID 72347She responds to a foreign autograph collector. Typed Letter signed: "Pearl S. Buck", 1p, 8½x11. Perkasie, Pennsylvania, 1946 December 27. On personal letterhead to Juan Cipriano, Rasarco, Argentina.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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ANATOLE FRANCE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 15365French novelist, critic, poet and playwright. ALS: "Anatole France", 1p, 5x5. In French with English translation. No place, no date. In full: "Dear Friend, I left the Minister who is well disposed toward you and will receive you next Monday, 28, at 4:30 p.m.…"
Price: $1,500.00
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JOHN GALSWORTHY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/05/1926 - HFSID 254806John Galsworthy sends an autograph letter agreeing to have his name appear on the Council of the Anglo-French luncheon club. Autograph Letter Signed: "John Galsworthy", 1p, 5½x6¾. The San Marcos, Chandler, Arizona, 1926 January 5. To Mrs. Le Blom.
Price: $525.00
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JOHN GALSWORTHY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/11/1930 - HFSID 166384John Galsworthy sends an autograph letter saying that he is not sure if he has received a book. Autograph Letter Signed: "John Galsworthy", 1p, 8¼x10¾. On voyage, 1930 February 11. To "Dear Sir".
Price: $340.00
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JOHN GALSWORTHY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/20/1929 - HFSID 15358Signed autograph letter promising to look for a small manuscript he can donate to charity Autograph Letter signed: "John Galsworthy", 1 page, 4¾x7¾. Grove Lodge, London, 1929 March 20. On personal letterhead to an un-named recipient.
Sale Price $345.00
$420.00
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JOHN GALSWORTHY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/23/1919 - HFSID 172024John Galsworthy sends an autograph letter of thanks for the letter. Autograph Letter Signed: "John Galsworthy", 1p, 8x10. Moretonhampstead, Devon, 1919 May 23. To "My Dear Sir". In full: "Very many thanks for your kind letter.…"
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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ANDRE P. GIDE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 15354ALS: "André Gide", 1p, 4¼x6½. No place, no date. In French, not fully translated. To Bonheur. In part: "Sadly on Thursday I cannot have you for breakfast; but come between 2:30 and 3:00....…"
Sale Price $375.00
$440.00
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SIR WILLIAM GOLDING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 166014ALS: "With best wishes/William Golding", 1p, 5¾x8¼. Wells, England, no date. To Mr. Davis. In full: "Congratulations on attaining your hundredth birthday! May you enjoy it and as many more as you would wish.…"
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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PAUL HEYSE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/14/1869 - HFSID 264367Autograph Letter signed: "Dr. Paul Heyse", 1 p, 5¼x8¼. Seeburg Pension (inn), near Lucerne, Switzerland, 1869 August 14. To "My dear Sir" (obviously an editor).
Price: $1,000.00
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THOMAS MANN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/15/1953 - HFSID 228The Nobel Prize winning author agrees to have his essay on George Bernard Shaw included in a collection for a fee of $200.00. Typed Letter signed: "Thomas Mann", 1 page, 8½x11. Erlenbach-Zuerich, 1953 February 15. Written to "Dear Miss Lincoln".
Price: $600.00
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THOMAS MANN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/12/1933 - HFSID 16377He sends a letter of thanks to a friend, dated in 1933 Typed Letter Signed: "Thomas Mann", 1p, 7¼x11. Küsnacht, Zurich, Switzerland, 1933 December 12. On his personal letterhead to an unknown recipient.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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ROGER MARTIN DU GARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/12/1938 - HFSID 16258ALS: "Roger Martin du Gard", 2p, 4¼x5½, front and verso. Bellême, Orne, 1938 April 12. To an unnamed gentleman. In French, not translated.
Price: $650.00
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HAROLD PINTER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1968 - HFSID 38352Important Typed Letter Signed: "Harold", 2p, 7x9. London, 1968 November 18. On personal letterhead to "Dear Eddie". In full: "You asked me on the telephone if my last letter precluded any further discussion between us about my directing THE HOMECOMING.…"
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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BERTRAND RUSSELL - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/27/1963 - HFSID 148701Typed Letter Signed: "Bertrand Russell". 1p, 7½x9. Penrhyndeudraeth (Wales, United Kingdom), 1963 April 27. To Jack Benjamin, Brooklyn, New York. In full: "Thank you for all your recent newspaper cuttings, which are of great value to me in my work.…"
Price: $2,200.00
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GEORGE BERNARD SHAW - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/30/1921 - HFSID 41251The playwright asks Czech actor and director Karel Musek for assistance in a financial matter. Autograph Letter Signed: "G. Bernard Shaw", 3½x5½ postcard. Ayot St Lawrence, Welwyn, Herts, 1921 January 30. To Karel Musek, Prague II, Czechoslovakia (Bohemia).
Price: $800.00