[Rarebooks] FS: AUTOGRAPH LETTERS SIGNED by James Farrell and James Montgomery Flagg, prices reduced

[Charles Agvent]

Price reduced:     Was $250,      Now $150

FARRELL, James T. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (ALS). New York, Oct. 23, 
1960. Addressed to Phil, @300 words on two pages, an AUTOGRAPH LETTER 
SIGNED by the author apparently inquiring about a university press to 
publish his work and plans to teach a course. In the middle of the 
letter Farrell switched pens indicating that he might not have written 
this in one sitting. Fold marks. Very Good. (#002058)        $150.00

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Price reduced:     Was $350,      Now $250

FLAGG, James Montgomery. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (ALS). . Fine undated 
[@1939] 4-page letter of @700 words in Flagg's hand to Bill [Willis 
Birchman: author, illustrator, and friend of Flagg's]. Begins by saying 
he saw no point in autographing a photo and how he could not get a date 
to attend a ball with him so he went solo. "Had my photo snapped with 
Fiorello [LaGuardia, New York mayor] and Tex O'Rourke." Describes the 
drinking and foolishness at the party, including his own, and mentions 
that Gelett Burgess stated that Flagg should have been master of 
ceremonies because he could make everyone behave the way he did at the 
Dutch Treat Club. Much more descriptive detail about the party and the 
people there. SIGNED "Monty," as he often did when writing to Birchman. 
Flagg, the epitome of the bohemian artist (certainly this letter gives a 
good taste of that), was a master of portrait studies and incisive 
caricatures. He created many posters for the government and is best 
known for his famous "I Want You" Uncle Sam recruiting poster, an 
American icon. He was elected to the Society of Illustrators Hall of 
Fame in 1980. Normal creases from folding. Fine. (#010154)        $250.00

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