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Reed, John (1887-1920) Typed Letter Signed, Truro, 28 July [1919].
Single leaf of wove paper, typed on one side. To fellow journalist Walter Weyl (1874-1919) concerning Weyl's positive feedback about Reed's book Ten Days that Shook the World; Weyl's letter to Reed, written in praise of the aforementioned title, and dated 20 July 1919, is preserved at Harvard. Evenly toned, old folds, slight fading to manuscript post script, 8 1/2 x 11 in.
Estimate $950-1,100
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Keywords
Walter Weyl, fellow journalist, Days that Shook the WorldJohn Dorfman
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