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Lot #661
George Bernard Shaw

“I should be a doddering octogenarian before I came to the end of a contract for twelve articles”

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“I should be a doddering octogenarian before I came to the end of a contract for twelve articles”

TLS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, personal letterhead, November 7, 1916. Letter to Mr. Bernstein. In part: “It is very kind of you to open Puck to me, now that it has come under your control. But my articles for America are longer and more ponderous than the sort of thing you need. You want young men with light hands, and light purses, not spoilt elderly gentlemen who expect to be paid immediately for being dull. I should be a doddering octogenarian before I come to the end of a contract for twelve articles.” Framed to an overall size of 8.75 x 10.75. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and text extremely faded, but the signature remaining strong. Puck was an American humor magazine published from 1871 to 1918. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #416 - Ended October 16, 2013