ALS signed “W. C. W.,” one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, April 15, 1939. Letter parodying Ezra Pound’s ‘American’ dialect. In full: “Yeah, Ezra seems to be comin’, he ain’t never come yet as far as this countree is concerned. ‘sabout time.” Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition. This letter concerns Pound’s return to the United States from Italy; in April 1939, he sailed back to New York in hopes of convincing America to avoid entry into the war in Europe while also convincing them of the legitimacy of Mussolini’s fascism. A fantastic piece of correspondence connecting these friends and peers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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