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Ernest Hemingway

As he prepares to cover the Spanish Civil War, Papa looks out for his son

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As he prepares to cover the Spanish Civil War, Papa looks out for his son

Carbon DS, signed in ink “Ernest Hemingway Trustee for John Hadley Hemingway,” one page, 8.5 x 11, January 4, 1937. Pfeiffer begins “Dear Ernest, Pursuant to the right reserved to me under the terms of Paragraph IV of the Trust Agreement, made the 17th day of November, 1936, of which you are the Trustee, to deliver additional securities to become part of the Trust Estate thereunder, I, as Donor, am delivering herewith to you, as Trustee, Certificate #B424, for twenty-three (23) shares of William R. Warner & Company, Inc., Second Preferred Stock, having a par value of $100 per share…” Hemingway “acknowledges receipt of and accepts the above addition to the Trust Estate and agrees to administer the same according to the terms of the said Deed of Trust, dated November 17, 1936.” Accompanied by a copy of the complete 14 page Deed of Trust, dated November 17, 1936, including a photocopy of this document and photocopies of three others signed by Hemingway. In fine condition, with a couple small tears to left edge, and some mild toning over signature areas. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #354 - Ended February 10, 2010





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