Exceptional set of three ALSs from the adored writer, one signed “Henry,” and two signed with his full name. The first, one page on the reverse of a printed watercolor by Miller, 11 x 8.5, dated January 30, 1952, penned in green ink over an original watercolor of a flower by Miller, in full: “The last of these—to thank you for all your warm, thoughtful greetings. How goes it on the Atalanta? [sic] Every time I look at your photos I think—what wonderful lads! The world lies before you. Dont seize it—just enjoy it, if you can. Have you the new English translation of ‘Siddhartha’ (H. Hesse)? if not, I’ll send you a copy. Pub. by New Directions, N. Y. Hallelujah!” Miller has signed the print on the opposite side, “Selbst Bildnis, H. M., 1945.” Second, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date but postmarked January 7, 1965, in part: “I have had two other letters from this Japanese woman—in poor English. I know that she wants me to buy some erotic book and prints from her—for $5,000.00 (!). I wrote her that I don’t have that kind of money to spend…I think she thinks me a ‘sex maniac.’” The third, one page on the reverse of 6 x 4 postcard showing Miller at three-and-a-half years of age, postmarked January 29, 1967, in full: “Bianca Rulli tells me you know where I may get the first edition (printed in Paris) of my ‘Aller Retour N. Y.’ Is that possible? I can’t believe it.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope for the 1965 letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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