Lot 69
London, Jack and Edwin Markham. 1. London, Jack. Signature ("Jack London"). One page, 3¾ x ¾", n.p., n.d. On the signature line from a check from the Merchant's National Bank. In black ink. Affixed to a handwritten page of pencil notations of a story idea, 6 x 8¼", n.p., n.d. Accompanied by a black and white photo of the writer with stamped signature, as well as an Autographed Note Signed by Charmain London, the writer's wife. Signature is bold; the sheet of pencil notations is brittle and yellowed from age, with paper losses; photo is a bit faded at edges. 2. Markham, Edwin. Signed Photo ("Edwin Markham"). Black and white printed photo, 8¼ x 9", Stanton Island, N. Y., n.d. Inscribed in black ink, "Your friend". In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of his poem "The Man with the Hoe", inscribed identically to the photo in blue ink. Poem has two horizontal folds, several splits, paper loss at lower edge. Overall, the lot is in poor to fair condition.
Included in this lot with an Edwin Markham signed photo, is an interesting notebook page with handwritten notations by Jack London. It appears that the American novelist was contemplating a story entitled "The Burglar Story". His notes read in full: "The Butlar [sic] who inveigles a man to inveigle & shoots him…gets suitably rewarded & name in papers, etc…".
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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