May 2019 Auction Ends Thursday, May 30th, 5pm Pacific
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Humorous autograph letter signed by Hunter S. Thompson, in good spirits after selling his article ''Easy Come, Easy Go'' to ''Rogue'' magazine. Undated, but written on 13 August 1961 based on content, short letter to his friend Paul Semonin reads in full, ''I have staved off the dogs - at least till the end of Sept & maybe longer - only because I had the good sense & birthday $ to get ahead on my rent ---> Here is $8.00 - BIWI - $5 [?] Your reader's commission on 'Easy Come, Easy Go', sold today to Rogue for $250. I am zeroing in - let mine enemies beware. You sound woebegone - hurry over & we will shoot & drink & flatter each other. H''. Two page letter on 6'' x 4'' sheet. Toning, folds and light discoloration at bottom of second page. Overall very good condition.
Hunter S. Thompson Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...we will shoot & drink & flatter each other...''
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