literature Handwritten letter acknowledging “royalties due me for Peter Pan” 622. James M. Barrie Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “J. M. Barrie,” one page, 5.5 x 7.25, personal letterhead, March 17, 1910. Handwritten letter about royalties for Peter Pan, in part: “This to acknowledge receipt of the royalties due me for Peter Pan…up to end of season 1909–1910.” Affixed to a larger page and In fine condition; reverse of the page bears affixed signatures of Stuart Robson and Blanche Whiffen. A desirable autograph with reference to his most famous work, which had debuted at the Duke of York’s Theatre in 1904. Starting Bid $200
Beset by “plans & projects & other obstructions,” Mark Twain declines an invitation
624. Samuel L. Clemens Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 4.75 x 7.75, Riverdale on the Hudson letterhead, [April 1, 1901]. Handwritten letter to “Miss Howard,” in full: “I thank you very much for your kind invitation, which is certainly enticing, but unfortunately for me my plans & projects & other obstructions will not allow me the privilege of accepting it. You must forgive my tardiness—I have been South a month, & have since been over-burdened with arrears of work.” Nicely matted with a portrait to an overall size of 14 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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