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Autograph Letter Signed

Autograph Letter Signed by Algren, Nelson

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Seller: Houle Rare Books & Autographs
Title
Autograph Letter Signed
Author
Algren, Nelson
Seller
Houle Rare Books & Autographs (United States)
ISBN
9781612402826
Condition
Very Good-
Description
1945. ("Nelson Algren") in black fountain pen ink on American Red Cross letterhead, France, May 3, 1945. 5 1/2"8 1/4", 3 separate leaves. Very good. Together with the original holograph envelope addressed and signed by Algren with a US Army Postal Service on cancellation of May 6, 1945 and censor stamps. To Pvt Allan Covici ASN 16124028 29th Signal Co. A.P.O. 29 c/o U.S. Army Algren says he fount it interesting to read Covici's "account of the town you entered the day after it fell." He goes on to say his is being billeted in a former Catholic hospital*. Comments on a friend receiving Henry Miller and German art books. Mentions that a friend "Neal" enjoyed publicity on the radio by transporting an important person over a battle-field and much more. *St. Francis Hospital (see p. 164 in Bettina Drew's biography of Algren). **Algren tried, but was unsuccessful in avoiding military service and he was drafted as a private. Serving mostly in the medical corps (see pages 157-169 in Drew).
The Wilderness of Denali: Explorations of a Hunter-Naturalist in Northern Alaska

The Wilderness of Denali: Explorations of a Hunter-Naturalist in Northern Alaska by Sheldon, Charles

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Title
The Wilderness of Denali: Explorations of a Hunter-Naturalist in Northern Alaska
Author
Sheldon, Charles
Seller
Thorn Books (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
New York and London: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1930. First edition, first printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near fine. Large thick 8vo. xxxv, 412pp. Black cloth blocked in gilt on the spine and upper board. Illustrated with photographs. The large folding map is present in the rear. A superb copy, fine and bright. The dustwrapper has an ingisnificant closed marginal tear and a trace of soil else is fine. It is not clipped. Scarce in this condition, and rare in dustwrapper. .
Through Memory's Halls: The Life Story of Orson F. Whitney as Told by Himself

Through Memory's Halls: The Life Story of Orson F. Whitney as Told by Himself by Whitney, Orson Ferguson

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Title
Through Memory's Halls: The Life Story of Orson F. Whitney as Told by Himself
Author
Whitney, Orson Ferguson
Seller
Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very good
Description
Independence, MO: Zion's Printing and Publishing Company, 1930. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. 424pp. Octavo [22 cm] in textured green cloth with gilt titles and blind-embossed cover device. Gilt tarnished, small puncture to spine at foot, front board upper corner lightly bumped, else very light wear. Originally, this volume was only intended for Whitney's children, and never intended for public consumption. Prior to his death it was distributed to family and friends. Scarce. Flake/Draper 9788.

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