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JACK KEROUAC A.L.S.

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JACK KEROUAC A.L.S.
<b>426A. JACK KEROUAC </b>(1922 - 1969) American novelist whose publication of <i>On the Road</i> made him the foremost figure of the Beat generation of the Fifties and Sixties. Rare, fine content A.L.S. <i>"Jack</i>" 1p. in pencil on the verso of a 5 1/2" x 3 1/4" postcard, [n.p., n.d., but postmarked Northport, N.Y., June 6, 1959], to Colin MacLachlan of The Long Islander. In full: "<i>Dear Colin Please return manuscript of [Gregory] Corso's Bomb & my copy of Dharma Bums (my only commercial copy of same) either by mail or in person -- I waited for you that night & wasted work-time -- However if you want to talk please do not bring ladies; I have too many of my own to contend with -- Am reading Casanova Jack</i>". Kerouac has also signed his name in full on the return address on the recto. Light creases, slight yellowing, otherwise very good.<b>$4,000-6,000 </b>