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Lot 317
Sale 1023 - The Library of Jack Charles Davis, Sold to Support Charitable Institutions
May 3, 2022
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$188
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[20th CENTURY THOUGHT]. A group of letters from academics, journalists, and socialites, comprising:
JAMES, William (1842-1910). Autograph letter signed ("Wm. James") to Henry Sturt. Cambridge, MA, 10 March 1903. 2 pages. To a colleague, thanking him for a copy of his book. -- MENCKEN, Henry Louis (1880-1956). Typed letter signed ("Mencken"). Baltimore, MD, 22 February 1929. 1 page. Feedback on a publication. -- BARUCH, Bernard M. (1870-1965). Typed letter signed ("BM Baruch") to Melvin E. Steer. New York, 15 February 1946. 1 page. The statesman writes to a soldier promising assistance. -- BEARD, Charles (1874-1948). Typed letter signed ("Charles A. Beard") to Mr. Garland. Pine Crest Inn, Tryon, NC, 7 February [1944?]. 1 page. The historian discusses his book The Republic and an article in Life. -- RUSSELL, Bertrand, 3rd Earl (1872-1970). Typed letter signed ("Bertrand Russell") to Jack Benjamin. Merioneth, Wales, 2 July 1964. -- WINDSOR, Wallis Simpson, Duchess of, (1896-1986). Autograph letter signed ("Wallis") to Martha Slater. Gif-sur-Yvette, France, 5 March n.y. 3 pages. The Duchess writes to a friend with travel and health updates. -- Together, 6 typed and autograph letters signed, various 4to and 8vo sizes, condition generally fine.
