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Mencken, Henry Louis (1880-1956) Eight Typed Letters Signed and Two Envelopes, 1934-1938.

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 3012TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 23, 2017 12:00PM

Description:

Mencken, Henry Louis (1880-1956) Eight Typed Letters Signed and Two Envelopes, 1934-1938. Seven of Mencken's characteristic half-sheet typed letters, with one on American Mercury letterhead, all addressed to Oscar Ostlund, written with pith and humor. (8)
Ostlund contributed a piece called Refuge to the December 1933 issue of The American Mercury.
Estimate $300-500


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Keywords

Henry Louis, Oscar Ostlund