Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Lot #673
Cole Porter

"They are on the list given by Somerset Maugham of the greatest novels written"—the songwriter reads Stendahl

This lot has closed

Estimate: $300+
Sell a Similar Item?
Refer Collections and Get Paid
Share:  

Description

"They are on the list given by Somerset Maugham of the greatest novels written"—the songwriter reads Stendahl

TLS signed “Cole,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Waldorf-Astoria letterhead, February 17, 1956. Letter to "Ernie," in part: "It was a stroke of genius on your part to think of sending The Charter House of Parma and The Red and the Black, by Stendahl, as they are on the list given by Somerset Maugham of the greatest novels written, and I have always meant to read them." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: March Auction
  • Dates: #523 - Ended March 07, 2018





This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for $75.00

*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.