American Authors.
Six Letters by Popular 20th Century American Authors To a Studio Head. Lot of two Autographed Letters Signed and four Typed Letters Signed, including the following items:
A. Autograph Letter Signed by John Gunther. Two pages, Octavo, on personal imprinted stationery, New York, Wednesday, September 3, n.y., in green ink. To the actress Rita Hayworth. Admiring, flirtatious letter from Gunther to the actress whom he has just been introduced to: "...That was a stimulating hour yesterday, and you were an angel to spare the time, and I hope St. Peter will give Arthur Schwartz good marks for having arranged it. Really it was delightful to discover how delightful Miss Hayworth is! I've been so bold as to send you an inscribed copy of my fat book - don't even bother to read it but maybe glance at the last chapter, "Finale," which contains its real gist and substance. Also I couldn't resist enclosing the New Yorker profile that Schwartz mentioned..."
B. Typed Letter Signed by Ray Bradbury. One page, Quarto, on personal imprinted stationery bearing a picturesque architectural logo, Los Angeles, California, n.d. To Patty Gilbert. Brief letter introducing a play Bradbury has just written. Signed "Ray B."
C. Autograph Letter Signed by Bernard Slade. Two pages, recto/verso, Quarto, on personal imprinted stationery, Los Angeles, California, July 18, 1975. To Harry Ackerman, Vice-President of Screen Gems. Interesting letter from the author of the Broadway smash "Same Time, Next Year" concerning a comedy series ("Harry the Housekeeper") he has been approached to write. Slade refuses on the grounds that he has already explored the same material in a number of projects he has authored, and discusses a new adaptation for the stage he is about to embark upon. Signed "Bern."
D. Typed Letter Signed by Irving Wallace. One page, Octavo, on personal imprinted stationery, Los Angeles, California, June 5, 1972. To Harry Ackerman. Cordial letter concerning Wallace's nomination as a member of the "Revolutionary War Bicentennial Commission," an honor which the author politely declines to accept. Signed "Irving".
E. Typed Letter Signed by Irving Stone. One page, Quarto, on "Delice Hotel Apartments" letterhead, Athens, Greece, June 19, 1972. To Harry Ackerman. Blithe letter from the author, who is in Greece "...doing research for my next book" concerning the Revolutionary War Bicentennial Commission, which Stone is eager to participate in as a newly appointed member. Signed "Irving Stone".
F. Typed Letter Signed by Ken Crossen. Two pages, Quarto, Reno, Nevada, August 3, 1973. To Harry Ackerman. Interesting and detailed letter concerning the adaptation of Crossen's Milo March books for television. Signed "Ken". Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.
