An Edgar Lee Masters Autograph Note Signed Mentioning The “Spoon River” Anthology, His Most Famous Work
by EDGAR LEE MASTERS
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South Orange, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
EDGAR LEE MASTERS (1869-1950). An American poet and novelist, he is best known for the Spoon River Anthology (1915). In it, Masters tells the story of a small town through a series of free-verse monologue epitaphs. He also wrote Mitch Miller, The Nuptial Flight and a biography of Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln the Man. ANS. 1pp. 8 ½” x 4”. Feb 6 [1924]. Great Neck, New York. An autograph note signed “E.L.M.” mentioning his most famous work, The Spoon River Anthology: “Dear Mr. Mayfield: Cut out the above and paste it in your Spoon River. That will save you mailing the book to me. Truly E.L.M.” The note is in very fine condition with dark ink and the usual folds that affect little. It is accompanied by the original mailing envelope.
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- Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. (US)
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- Title
- An Edgar Lee Masters Autograph Note Signed Mentioning The “Spoon River” Anthology, His Most Famous Work
- Author
- EDGAR LEE MASTERS
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- Used
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South Orange, New Jersey
About Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc.
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