[Rarebooks] FS: Harry Belafonte Letter to Brooks Atkinson

[Charles Agvent]

BELAFONTE, Harry. TYPED LETTER SIGNED. An interesting SIGNED letter from 
Belafonte to Brooks Atkinson, drama critic of the New York Times, dated 
19 May 1955. In this letter of @250 words, the singer and actor wishes 
to clarify that a letter sent by him a few days before is not 
misunderstood. Essentially, Belafonte wants Atkinson to know that, 
despite an earlier report to the contrary, the contemplated closing of 
his show "3 For Tonight" is not related to his Las Vegas engagement. 
Adding to the interest are numerous pencil notes and corrections that 
attempt to tame the tone of the words, either by the singer or his 
agent, Jay Kennedy, from whose estate this letter came. Belafonte, one 
of the world's most popular entertainers, starring not only in music but 
in the theater and film as well, was also the first, and for some time 
the only, black producer in television. He was also very active in the 
civil rights struggle, bailing Martin Luther King, Jr. out of the 
Birmingham City Jail and a few years later helping to organize the March 
on Washington. About a two-inch closed tear just entering the text on 
the left margin; light wrinkling. Very Good. (#010108)        $250

https://www.charlesagvent.com/pages/books/010108/harry-belafonte/typed-letter-signed

-- 
All books subject to prior sale. Cash with order; institutions may be 
billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first item; $5.00 for each 
thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania 
residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and 
Discover accepted. Books may be returned within 7 days of receipt for 
any reason provided they are in the same condition as sent and prior 
notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value. We carry a 
diverse stock with major specialties including Modern and 19th Century 
Literary First Editions, Signed Books, Presidential Autographs, 
Illustrated Books, and the world's largest inventory of Limited Editions 
Club books. *We have been in business since 1987 and are proud to be 
members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and 
the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).* Please feel 
free to contact us with any wants or offerings. Thank you.

CHARLES AGVENT

37 Ridge Drive

Fleetwood, PA 19522-9638

484-575-8825

info at charlesagvent.com

Please visit our shop: https://www.charlesagvent.com