Convicted robber and rapist (1921–1960) whose case attracted worldwide attention and sparked a new debate about the legality and morality behind the death penalty. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 28, 1954. Letter to Prentice-Hall, Inc. approving the film adaptation of his book. In full: “Supplementing my letter to you dated February 15, 1954, I hereby give my full permission to any motion picture company that has contracted to make a motion picture of the book Cell 2455, Death Row, of which I am the author, to use my photographic likeness and a recording of my voice in connection with the making of such a motion picture.” A light shade of toning, scattered soiling, multiple staple and tack holes to the upper left corner, and two punch holes to the top, otherwise fine condition. The film, titled after the book, was produced in 1955 by Columbia Pictures and starred William Campbell as Chessman. RRAuction COA.
