John Hersey Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOHN HERSEY
Born: June 17, 1914 in Tianjin, China
Died: March 24, 1993 in Key West, Florida
Biography
John Hersey (1914-1993) brought vivid accounts of war to readers in such books as Men on Bataan (1942), Hiroshima (1946), a graphic report on the bombing of the Japanese city, and The Wall (1950). His 1944 book, A Bell for Adano, the story of the Allied occupation of Italy, won the 1945 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
1956-Ford-Star-Jubilee (Writer), 1955-Lux-Video-Theatre (Writer), 1995-Hiroshima:-Why-the-Bomb-Was-d_ropped (Writer), 1967-A-Bell-for-Adano (Writer), 1962-The-War-Lover (Writer), 1951-Pulitzer-Prize-Playhouse (Writer), 1982-The-Wall (Writer), 1957-Out (Writer), 1952-CBS-Television-Workshop (Writer), 1945-A-Bell-for-Adano (Writer)
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JOHN HERSEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/17/1984 - HFSID 155736Letter signed by John Hersey expresses regret for not having a photograph, suggesting the recipient will understand him better through his books. Dated February 17, 1984, on personal letterhead, the letter includes a personal message.Price: $280.00
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JOHN HERSEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/20/1972 - HFSID 185871Autograph letter signed by John Hersey dated February 20, 1972, on personal letterhead, addressing Mr. Stanhope. Hersey expresses willingness to sign four of his books, providing a new address for sending them.
Price: $260.00
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JOHN HERSEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/13/1953 - HFSID 280299Letter written by John Hersey in 1953 discusses his unwillingness to make speeches at a memorial meeting. Autograph letter signed "John Hersey" in blue ink, dated March 13, 1953, includes a date stamp of "Mar 16 1953."
Price: $280.00
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JOHN HERSEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/22/1974 - HFSID 177493Autograph letter signed by John Hersey, expressing gratitude for birthday wishes. Dated June 22, 1974, on personal letterhead, it includes a personal message about enjoying life and not liking reminders of time passing.
Price: $260.00
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JOHN HERSEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/08/1960 - HFSID 169231Handwritten letter signed by John Hersey expresses gratitude for kind words about his work. Dated September 8, 1960, and addressed to Mr. Wes Baleria, it includes a mailing envelope postmarked September 13, 1960.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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JOHN HERSEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 2/16 - HFSID 250988Autograph letter signed by John Hersey, expressing gratitude to Mary Margaret McBride for her portrayal of Major Victor Joppolo in his novel A Bell for Adano. Dated February 11, 1949, on "Life" letterhead, discussing the character's positive traits.
Price: $260.00
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JOHN HERSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 7/1984 - HFSID 208014Autograph note signed by John Hersey includes a sentiment to a fan, dated July 1984, reading "For Mr. and Mrs. Sy Sussman/-with best wishes/John Hersey/July 1984." Hersey was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for works like Hiroshima.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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JOHN HERSEY - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD SIGNED CIRCA 1975 - HFSID 23240Autograph note signed by John Hersey on a postcard, agreeing to inscribe books. Dated April 1975 and postmarked from New Haven, Connecticut, the note is addressed to Tom Mahoney and includes a personal message regarding sending books for signing.
Price: $180.00
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JOHN HERSEY - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD SIGNED CIRCA 1976 - HFSID 23239Note signed by John Hersey, agreeing to a project, is sent on a postcard postmarked June 19, 1976. Addressed to "Tom Mahoney," the note expresses willingness to participate. Hersey is known for works like Hiroshima and A Bell for Adano.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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JOHN HERSEY - CHECK ENDORSED 10/10/1960 - HFSID 23238Check endorsed by John Hersey, dated October 10, 1960, for $4.25 as payment for a book. Signed by John F. Mahoney on the front with the notation "For deposit/John Hersey". Includes normal bank stamps and cancellation holes.
Price: $200.00
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JOHN HERSEY - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 264704Handwritten draft of a page from John Hersey's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The War Lover, includes his personal notes and revisions. Accompanied by an autograph letter signed, "Sincerely yours,/John Hersey", explaining his editing process. Two items included.
Price: $950.00
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JOHN HERSEY - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 175548First Day Cover signed by a diverse group of American authors including William Peter Blatty, Tom Wolfe, Studs Terkel, Mickey Spillane, John Hersey, Gwendolyn Brooks, Robert Penn Warren, and Frank Yerby, postmarked February 3, 1972.
Price: $360.00
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JOHN HERSEY - INSCRIBED FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 344520First Day Cover signed by John Hersey, inscribed with “For a grandson of Vivienne Arcus/John Hersey” in blue ink. Commemorating Adolph S. Ochs, it is postmarked New York on September 18, 1976, with a 13c stamp affixed.
Price: $120.00
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JOHN HERSEY - INSCRIBED FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED 1/1980 - HFSID 13321First Day Cover inscribed and signed by John Hersey with the inscription, "For Curtis Iddings/John Hersey/January 1980". It honors John Steinbeck, features a 15-cent stamp, and is postmarked from Salinas, California, on February 27, 1979.
Price: $120.00
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JOHN HERSEY - INSCRIBED TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 183898Typescript inscribed by John Hersey for the beginning of Chapter 1 of his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, A Bell For Adano. Signed with a personal message to "Willie What's-your-name," dated September 1980. Contains introductory text of the chapter.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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JOHN HERSEY - INSCRIBED TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 297070Typescript inscribed by John Hersey, signed with the message "For Barry Fortson/John Hersey". It includes the opening paragraphs of his novel A Bell for Adano, which won the 1945 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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JOHN HERSEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/16/1945 - HFSID 320750Typed letter signed by John Hersey, dated May 16, 1945, addressed to Mrs. Janet B. Walter, expressing gratitude and hoping to renew acquaintance. Hersey, a Pulitzer Prize winner, is known for works like Hiroshima and A Bell for Adano.
Price: $220.00
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JOHN HERSEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/27/1944 - HFSID 273253Typed letter signed by John Hersey to Leonard Lyons, discussing the Toscani item. Included are a copy of A Bell for Adano and two ticket stubs from the play adaptation. Letter dated May 27, 1944, in New York City.
Price: $320.00
