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H. G. Wells

The War of the Worlds author pleads to a producer for two tickets to a sold-out play

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The War of the Worlds author pleads to a producer for two tickets to a sold-out play

ALS, one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, January 4, 1933. Letter to British theatrical manager Charles B. Cochran. In full: “I want to see Escape Me Never. I am going out of town on Monday. I can’t buy any tickets for either Friday or Saturday; they are sold out. Can you–tell somebody to do something about it, so that I can get two seats or a loge either Friday or Saturday, evening or matinee. Don’t let this bother you but if a wave by your hand can do it, please wave your hand.” At the bottom of the letter Cochran has typed in red beneath Wells’ letter: “I have fixed him for to-night. I told him you were keeping two seats back for someone who might have wanted them and you said he could have them.” Central horizontal and vertical folds, some rusty marks to edges, as well as some scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Civil War Auction
  • Dates: #412 - Ended July 25, 2013





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