American socialist and writer (1883–1969) whose outspoken leftist leanings led him to be tried twice for sedition during World War I. Though a champion of Marxism, he was a vocal critic of the Soviet system. By mid-century, he mostly abandoned his leanings, became an ardent supporter of McCarthyism, and became an editor for Reader’s Digest. Three items: ALS signed “M. Eastman,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 9.5, Croton-on-Hudson, New York letterhead, April 15. 1935. Eastman writes, in part: “‘The Literary Mind’ was written by me & published by Scribners in 1932 and contains my opinions about modern poetry. In my recent volume of poems ‘Kinds of Love’ (also Scribner) you will find the poem Swamp Maple, of which Contempo asked me to write an ‘author’s review’”; ALS, one side of a color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard bearing an artist’s rendition of Menemsha Creek, Mass, postmarked August 22, 1938. Eastman writes, in full: “I’d be delighted to sign the book. Send it along,” adding “Chilmark, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.”; and a TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, December 5, 1965. Eastman writes to D. C. Heath & Co., in full: “I learned from my royalty report that you have quoted a passage form my Enjoyment of Poetry in a book by William Jones, called The Stages of Composition. I’m curious about that book and hope you will not fail to send me a copy when it is published.” In very good condition, with some trivial creasing, light toning, a small tear, and a staple mark to the top of the first letter, pencil notations to the postcard, and pencil notations and some light brushing to the signature on the last letter. RRAuction COA.
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