Lot 92
Group of Authors, Poets, and an Actor/Director, Including Sandburg, Christie, Tarkington, Caldwell, Campbell, and Skinner. Carl Sandberg (1878-1967) American poet and biographer. Autograph note signed, one page, 6 x 4", no place (1962). This note was returned with a book to Tony van Renterghem, who was working with Sandberg in 1962 on the research for a motion picture on the life of Christ ("The Greatest Story Ever Told"). Written in red ink: "I swear before god I did not desecrate pages herin with foul lead pencil evidence of some dirty stinker. Carl Sandberg." The story of van Renterghem's association with Sandburg is typed on the verso of the note. Thomas Campbell (1777-1844) Scottish poet chiefly remembered for his sentimental poetry dealing especially with human affairs. Autograph letter signed ("T. Campbell"), 2 pages, London, Aug. 17, 1832. To George Condy, Manchester, discussing his current affairs. Agatha Christie (1890-1976) English crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright. Typed letter signed, on blue Winterbrook House / Wallingford / Berks / Wallingford 2248 stationery, one page, 7" x 5½", Berkshire, England, January 24, 1973. To Mr. Radley regarding his request for a signed photo. Boldly signed. A printed bookmark, picturing Dame Agatha, is also included.; Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) American novelist and dramatist. Typed letter signed, on SEAWOOD / Kennebunkport, Maine stationery, one page, 7½" x 5½", Kennebunkport, Maine, July 20,1933. To Mr. Paris. Tarkington accepts an invitation to join an "Honorary Committee." Erskine Caldwell (1903-87) southern writer who addressed poverty, racism and social problems in novels such as Tobacco Road (1932) and God's Little Acre (1933). Typed page from "The Weather Shelter" signed at the bottom. Otis Skinner (1858-1942) American stage actor associated with Joseph Jefferson's troupe. Large signature and date (1925). Lot is in overall fine condition. Estimate Value $300 - UP
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