July 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, July 21st, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/21/2016
Pulitzer Prize winning ''Gone With The Wind'' author Margaret Mitchell typed letter signed on her personal stationery, dated 8 August 1936. Addressed to friend Henry Nevin, Mitchell writes a very personal letter less than two months following the publication of ''Gone With the Wind'': ''Long before your letter arrived I was itching to write you. Unfortunately, I could not because I have been ill, and even now am not permitted to use my eyes at all...as you know, the things the home-folks write about my book touch my heart far more than those written by outsiders. But what a plague it is to have bandaged eyes, and no marked ease at dictating! However, your letter and invitation call for an immediate answer, so I am not waiting until the indefinite day when I can do my own writing. I will be very frank with you about coming to Dalton. Nothing would please me more for my memories of my brief visit there are very happy. I had such a good time and everyone was so nice to me. However, I am afraid that trips, visits, and attendance at social functions are off my list for a long time. The reason I am laid up now is from the pressure of crowds and completely unexpected limelight. I haven't been strong since that accident a year and a half ago, when my back was injured. I look well and seem strong, but I cannot stand up for long periods, and I tire so very rapidly. You see I am being very frank with you, and going into these details, so that you and your wife, and that nice Mrs. Carter, will understand just why I am refusing your invitation.'' Letter runs 1pp., signed ''Margaret Mitchell Marsh''. Page measures 7'' x 11''. 2 small pieces of white tape affixed to top of verso, toning, minor creasing. Overall very good condition, with exceptional content.
Margaret Mitchell Letter Signed Regarding Her Fame Following ''Gone With the Wind'' -- ''...The reason I am laid up now is from the pressure of crowds and completely unexpected limelight...''
Click above for larger image.