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Lot #480
Ernest Hemingway

The Old Man and a young fan: “Thank you ... for liking the books”

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The Old Man and a young fan: “Thank you ... for liking the books”

ALS, one page, 7.5 x 7.5, Finca Vigia, Cuba letterhead, January 12, 1958. Hemingway writes to Jim [Starnes], a sixteen-year-old fan who had begun a correspondence with the writer. In full: “Thank you very much for your letter and for liking the books. Good luck to you and best wishes to Mrs. Simms.” Matted with a photo and engraved plaque to an overall size of 25 x 19. In very good condition, with light wrinkling, a few very faint stains, writing a shade light, and one of the intersecting mailing folds touching first name of signature. The writing is clear and distinct throughout. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.

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  • Dates: #321 - Ended May 16, 2007