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John Steinbeck

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John Steinbeck

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Auction Date:2013 May 15 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
ALS signed “John,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 12.5, April 20, 1964. In part: “I was glad to get your letter although I can’t much imagine you teaching nor anyone teaching literature. Hell—no two can agree even about what it is. I have never doubted that critics have a right to live but for the moment I can’t think why. Alfred Kazin with his minor physical misfortune, quite properly, I think, reflects it in his thinking, although it is a little embarrassing sometimes. Now as to your commission. I’m sorry, I won’t do it. I’d have to stop work, go to Viking, get books (if available), sign them, wrap them, take them to the post office…I’m two years behind in my work right now. Sorry.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, filled out in Steinbeck’s hand. A letter with terrific content from one of America’s great authors.