American writer who, drawing on the bedtime stories he told to his son, published fifty-four books of stories for children, many featuring a cast of animals with human names and behavior. Two items: TLS, one page, 6.25 x 7, personal letterhead, dated November 21, 1960. Letter to Lionel Aucoin. In part: “I haven’t much in the way of a photograph I can send you. Such as I have herewith enclose. It is useless to try to autograph it on the face because of the glossy surface.”; and a vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Burgess, signed in black ink, “Sincerely yours, Thornton W. Burgess.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.
