American author and naturalist (1863–1924) whose novels include Laddie, Freckles, and A Girl of the Limberlost. Uncommon TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, Gene Stratton-Porter Productions letterhead, February 27, 1923. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I must say that I think you are a very canny man to ask the question you do. Naturally, it redeems your letter from the waste basket, because there is no such animal as an author who does not love to tell which one of his books he likes best…truly that the work I like the best of all which has been published so far under my name is entitled ‘The Fire Bird’…I’m telling you this is the best book I ever have written, I do not necessarily imply that it’s the best one I am ever going to write.” In very good condition, with scattered toning, and some light signature contrast against letterhead. RRAuction COA.
