woman’s rights
ROBERT FROST: “IF THERE IS ONE THING WE HATE AS POETS, IT’S SEEMING BUSY OR IN DEMAND. ISN’T THAT SO[?] IT’S NOT BECAUSE I’M EITHER THAT I HAVEN’T SENT YOU A POEM…. I SHALL BE AS GOOD (OR BAD) AS MY WORD”
FROST, ROBERT. (1874-1963). American poet; noted for his depiction of New England life; mot honored poet of the 20th Century with 4 Pulitzer Prizes; recited his: “The Gift Outright” at John Kennedy’s inauguration, from memory after his reading copy blew away. Curious Autograph Letter Signed, “Robert Frost”. 2 1/2 pages, octavo. South Shaftsbury, Vermont, January 21, 1921.
THE INFAMOUS ‘SPY’ MATA-HARI — RENEWS HER NEWSPAPER CLIPPING SERVICE
[MATA-HARI] Stage name used by MARGARETHA GEERTRUIDA [MACLEOD] ZELLE. 1876-1917. Dutch exotic dancer, courtesan, and alleged World War I spy; rose to fame in Paris circa 1905 with sensual, near nude, Asian-inspired performances; Accused of being a double agent for Germany and France, she was arrested in 1917, tried on largely circumstantial evidence, and executed by firing squad on October 15, 1917; her name endures as a symbol of intrigue and seduction. Surprising rare Autograph Letter Signed, “Mata Hari” in French.
THOMAS HARDY THANKS FELLOW AUTHOR GRANT ALLEN FOR A COPY OF HIS BOOK THE LOWER SLOPES ~ IN WHICH ALLEN LAUDS THE QUALITY OF HARDY’S TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES
HARDY, THOMAS. (1840-1928). English novelist and poet. Interesting Autograph Letter Signed “Yours sincerely, Thomas Hardy” on 16 Pelham Crescent, South Kensington stationery. Two full pages, octavo, South Kensington, England, May 22, 1894.
HENRY MILLER ~ A REMARKABLE AND IMPORTANT ARCHIVE OF NEARLY 100 LETTERS COVERING THE LAST 2 YEARS OF HIS LIFE
Archive, composed of 84 Autograph Letters and twelve postcards written to Irving Stettner, an accomplished writer and painter, and editor of “Stroker” magazine, spaning the final two years of Miller’s life, offering an enlightening glimpse into the mind of an artist whose output, both visual and literary, was only slowed by his death.
MADAME CHAING KAI-SHEK ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND – CHIANG KA-SHEK — “HISTORY IS A HARD AND DEMANDING TASK MASTER, AND WHEN ALL THE DIN AND DUST OF THE MOMENT HAVE SETTLED, IT WILL RECORD WITH EVEN-HANDED IMPARTIALITY…[AND] JUDGE THE GREAT AND LITTLE FIGURES OF EVERY PERIOD IN TIME ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF INTENT, CHARACTER AND DEDICATION.” — “[I HOPE] I CAN COME TO THE UNITED STATES, THE COUNTRY I LOVE BEST BESIDES CHINA….”
MAY-LING, SOONG (MADAME CHIANG KAI-SHEK). (1897-2003) First Lady of the Republic of China, the wife of former President Chiang Kai-Shek. Revealing and Important Typed Letter Signed “Yours Cordially / Mayling Soong Chiang”, on her black-bordered mourning stationery. One full page, quarto.
‘GONE WITH THE WIND’ ~ MARGARET MITCHELL ACKNOWLEDGES A LETTER OF PRAISE ABOUT GWTW — SENT TO HER FROM HAWAII
MITCHELL, MARGARET. (1900 –1949) American novelist and journalist; wrote only one novel that was published during her lifetime that being, “Gone with the Wind”. A simply choice Typed Letter Signed, “Margaret Mitchell”, on her name-imprinted stationery. One page, oblong, octavo. [Approximately 5 x 7 inches]. Atlanta, Georgia “Thanksgiving Day, 1936”.
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW TO MAY MORRIS — AN ARCHIVE OF COLLABORATION REGARDING THE FABIAN SOCIETY, THE KELMSCOTT PRESS, AND WOMEN’S EMERGING ROLES
SHAW, GEORGE BERNARD. (1856-1950). Irish-born writer and dramatist. A superb archive of six pieces of correspondence from Shaw to May Morris.