Lot 179
(O'Hara, John) (1905-70) American author and screenwriter. 14K gold Cartier cigarette case, 3½x3½", 140 grams, enclosed in a red-fitted, leather presentation case stamped on the base "Cartier." Very fine. Engraved on the lid: "To John O'Hara from Phyllis and Bennett with our love June 1960." This exquisite cigarette case was a gift from Random House president Bennet Cerf (1898-1971) and his wife Phyllis to best-selling author and screen writer John O'Hara, author of "Appointment in Samarra," "From the Terrace," "Butterfield 8," "Pal Joey," etc. Random House published two works by O'Hara in 1960: "Ourselves to Know" and the three-volume "Sermons and Soda-Water."
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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