literature Rare portrait of “the animal as he was” 688. Ambrose Bierce Signed Photograph. American writer (1842–c.1914) best known for his vivid short stories (including the classic ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’) and his satirical ‘The Devil’s Dictionary.’ In 1913, while traveling with Pancho Villa’s troops during the Mexican Revolution, Bierce disappeared; his ultimate fate remains a mystery. Rare matte-finish 4 x 5.5 photo of the author by Prince of Washington, D.C., affixed to its original 6 x 8 mount, signed on the mount in ink, “Ambrose Bierce—1896,” and signed and inscribed on the reverse, “Dear Mr. Messinger, This is the animal as he was—I’ve no picture of him as he is. Sincerely yours, A.B., Washington, D., November 24, 1908.” In fine condition, with a few light scuffs on the reverse. Bierce is extremely rare in signed photos, this being an extraordinary example. Starting Bid $200
“The central vision in VALIS was a doctrine that Luther had invented” 689. Philip K. Dick Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Love, Phil,”
one page, 8.5 x 11, September 14, 1981. Letter to science fiction author Patricia Warrick, in part: “Last night I came across the enclosed passage in a very long and difficult book on theology by Paul Tillich. I had no idea, none whatsoever, that the central vision in VALIS was a doctrine that Luther had invented...What Luther expresses here is precisely and exactly what I saw in March, 1974 that is put forth in VALIS as the ultimate vision.” Includes the referenced passage from Tillich’s work, A History of Christian Thought. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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December 8, 2021 | LITERATURE
