Lot 964
Shaw, George Bernard (1856-1950) Irish dramatist, literary critic, and socialist; also known as a great wit. He was awarded a Nobel Prize (1925) for his contribution to literature and an Oscar (1938) for Pygmalion.
Autograph letter signed ("G. Bernard Shaw") on the half-title page of a first edition, hard-cover copy of The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza (London, Constable & Co., 1930). The letter, datelined 4 Whitehall Court. London 5.W.1, 17th January 1931, is addressed to John Lister: "Sunderland wants to give you this copy of my latest and by no means best play. Still, I could not have written it but for the political work we were engaged in when last we met a frightful number of years ago. Do you remember my saying, as we drove through your baronial gates 'Will they let us through here?' and your striking me dumb by replying 'I think so. I live here.' Faithfully G. Bernard Shaw." Scattered foxing. Tear to spine of original dust cover and small edge chips.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
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