Lot 108
Collection of Autographs/Letters by Notables, Authors, Poets: Henry W. Longfellow, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Grace Coolidge, Edward Bok + 10 more. From the collection of a one Fairfax M. Berkley Esq, at William & Mary College whose correspondence to notables of the early 20th century is represented here. It is a unique collection of sophisticates of the time. 1.) Two signatures by poets Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (clipped signature off a personal letter on card stock 2 x 5") and Edna St. Vincent Millay on a leaf from an autograph book. 2.) Grace Coolidge autograph dated 1940 but is with a letter to Berkley on White House letterhead dated July 28, 1924 from an assistant thanking for his condolences on behalf of John Coolidge. 3.) Edward Bok, Pulitzer Prize winning author and for 30 years editor of Laides Home Journal. Signed 3.5 notecard. 4.) Nancy Astor Viscountess Astor large signed note card London, 1924. She notorious for telling Churchill to "come sober" when he asked her what he should come as to a costume party. Also her portrait by John Singer Sargent is one of his most famous. 5.) Edwina Mountbatten, heiress, socialite and relief worker. 6.) Alice Hagan Rice, acclaimed author signing beautifully a note card. 7.) Mary Newton Stanard, American historian of considerable note and in her possession released a cache of never before seen letter by Edgar Allen Poe in the 20s. 8.) Nora Archibald Smith, children's author. Finally there are letters by Rosita Forbes, Julia Wise, Irving Bachellor, Elizabeth Bibesco and Annie Fellows Johnston. All in very fine to excellent condition.
4.) Irving Bacheller, author an note signed "With best wishes". Estimated Value $300 - UP
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