William Hobart Royce Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
WILLIAM HOBART ROYCE
Born: March 20, 1878 in New York City, New York
Died: January 28, 1963 in New York City, New York
Biography
William Hobart Royce (1878-1963) was an American writer and bookseller who was an expert on French novelist and playwright Honoré de Balzac. Royce published poetry under his given name as well as his pen-name, Willie Penmore. In 1917 Royce met Gabriel Wells and joined his bookselling firm where he stayed for over 30 years. The shop became a center for the sale of all types of "Balzaciana". Royce lived his life in emulation of Balzac and was the founder (1940) and president of the Balzac Society of America. In 1935, he was awarded the Cross of the Legion of Honor and was made an honorary citizen of Issoudun, where Balzac's La Rabouilleuse was set. Some of Royce's notable works include "Remember Pearl Harbor!", "The Bookman's Lament", and "Balzac Was Right, A Sonnet Sequence".
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WILLIAM HOBART ROYCE - AUTOGRAPH ENVELOPE UNSIGNED CIRCA 1950 - HFSID 344484This envelope to Dr. Tenenbaum in New York is addressed by the writer and expert on Honoré de Balzac Autograph envelope unsigned. 9½x4. Envelope addressed to Dr. Shea Tenenbaum, postmarked Brooklyn, New York, February 28, 1950. Three 1c stamps affixed.
Price: $70.00
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WILLIAM HOBART ROYCE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/28/1950 - HFSID 344479This letter to a colleague is written on a postcard and signed by the poet and Balzac enthusiast Autograph letter signed: "Royce" in black ink. 5½x3½. February 28, 1950, written to "Dear Dr.…"
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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WILLIAM HOBART ROYCE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/16/1948 - HFSID 344482This letter written and signed by the poet and Balzac expert is asking the recipient to attend an upcoming dinner as well as thanking him for information Autograph letter signed: "William Hobart Royce" in black ink. 8x12½. New York, March 16, 1948. To "Dear Mr.…"
Price: $320.00
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WILLIAM HOBART ROYCE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/09/1949 - HFSID 344478The Balzac expert and poet signs this handwritten letter on a post card thanking the recipient for sending him a book, dated 1949 Autograph letter signed: "Royce" in black ink. 5½x3½ postcard. Brooklyn, New York, July 9, 1949, on personal cardstock to Dr. Shea Tenenbaum.
Price: $220.00
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WILLIAM HOBART ROYCE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/25/1947 - HFSID 344481This handwritten letter to a fellow Balzac enthusiast is signed by the poet and Balzac Society leader Autograph letter signed: "William Hobart Royce" in black ink. 8x12½ lined paper. New York, November 25, 1947.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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WILLIAM HOBART ROYCE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/16/1948 - HFSID 344483The writer and Balzac enthusiast signs this handwritten letter to a fellow writer regarding his new book Autograph letter signed: "William Hobart Royce" in black ink. 8x10. New York, December 16, 1948.
Price: $320.00
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WILLIAM HOBART ROYCE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/16/1950 - HFSID 344480The poet and expert on Honoré de Balzac signs this handwritten letter on a post card to a member of the Balzac Society of America who has won a prize Autograph letter signed: "Royce" in black ink. 5½x3½. December 16, 1950.
Price: $220.00