Lot 61
Hemingway, Ernest (1899-1961). American novelist. Hemingway began his writing career in high school working for his school newspaper and, following graduation, writing for a local reporter. At the onset of World War I, Hemingway dutifully tried to enter the army but was deferred due to poor vision. Determined, the journalist volunteered with the Red Cross -- a decision which would influence his later writings. He returned home, full of shrapnel no less, and continued his career where he left off -- writing for a newspaper. During the 1920s, he produced four of his most famous works including The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms. Hemingway continued his writings, drawing inspiration from not only his war experiences, but also from his extensive travels. Finally, in 1954 he won the Nobel Prize. With his health failing and his writing losing clarity, Hemingway fell into deep depression and, like his father, took his own life.
Typed Letter Signed ("EH"). One page, quarto, Cuba, June 28, 1949. On "Finca Vigia, San Francisco De Paula Cuba" onion skin paper. To Clarence Wadsworth. Transmittal folds, pencil notations verso, minor surface soil. Very good to fine.
From Cuba, Hemingway requests books and the status of his NY Times Book Review and Herald Tribune subscriptions.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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