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Raymond Chandler Autograph Sold
Raymond Chandler is considered one of the founders of the hardboiled detective genre alongside authors Dashiell Hammett and James M. Cain. He is remembered for his recurring character Philip Marlowe who appears in several of his books including The Big Sleep, Farewell, My Lovely and Lady in the Lake. Chandler also was a screenwriter of several films and actually co-wrote the screenplay of James M Cain’s film adaptation of Double Indemnity.
We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions sold two Raymond Chandler autograph letters. Please see the details below:
Rare Raymond Chandler Typed Letter Signed — “…I suppose I find the incident rather shocking…”
Raymond Chandler typed letter signed on onionskin, date stamped 27 March 1946. On letterhead stamped with Chandler’s Los Angeles address. In part, “Dear Professor Seward: Some time ago…I sent you one of my books. I am wondering if you ever received it. It seems rather curious that you should not have acknowledged it, if it arrived. I don’t know exactly why I am writing this note. It is not a matter of great consequence either way. I suppose I find the incident rather shocking.” Single page measures 8.5″ x 11″. Fine condition. Sold for $2,533.
Raymond Chandler TLS
Typed letter signed by crime writer Raymond Chandler dated 16 January 1958. Chandler writes to a friend and agent Edgar Carter, (also an agent to Ira Gershwin). Letter on Chandler’s personal stationery reads in part, “…There is no scalping in London. Agencies are allowed to charge a fixed fee but are not allowed to buy up blocks of tickets. The English are, by our standards a very law-abiding people…” Letter is signed, “…Ray.” in blue ink. Accompanied by cover. Overall excellent condition. Sold for $1,130.
We also sold the following signed letters:
J.D. Salinger Letter Signed — ”…I’m glad if that old story read all right…”
J.D. Salinger typed letter signed, responding to a man appreciative of his storytelling. Dated 1 June 1970, Salinger writes, ”Thanks very much for your nice letter. I’m glad if that old story read all right. And the particular comment you made is very welcome. Again, thank you…[signed] J.D. Salinger”. Letter measures 8.25” x 11”. Folds including one through signature, otherwise near fine condition. Salinger’s signature in black fountain pen is exceptionally bold. With original envelope postmarked from Windsor, Vermont on 3 June 1970. Sold for $2,500.
Harper Lee Autograph Note Signed — Lee Pens a Response Writing That She Can’t Respond
Personal, handwritten response from ”To Kill a Mockingbird” novelist Harper Lee to a would-be penpal. Lee’s southern manners are in fine display here, as she feels compelled to write her admirer, telling him that she can’t respond. Letter reads in full: ”I have had a stroke and cannot answer mail. Thanks anyway! Harper Lee”. Large, clear signature in blue ink. Two pages, front and verso, measure 8.5” x 11”. Expected creases from mailing; near fine. Sold for $2,436.
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