Author: HARVEY, George (1864-1928)
Title: Typed Letter Signed
Description: Powerful owner/editor of the "North American Review" (1899-1926); president of Harper & Brothers (1900-15); his influence helped earn Woodrow Wilson the New Jersey governorship, then the presidency; his support likewise helped Harding earn the nomination. TLS, 1p, 5½" X 7½", New York, NY, 1912 February 21. Addressed to George Ade (1866-1944), the Hoosier humorist and playwright. Near fine. "Some days ago I ventured to send you an invitation to a dinner to Mr. Howells.. it has occurred to me that possibly the invitation went astray.. I would be gratified to receive word from you.." The Howells referred to was almost certainly novelist William Dean Howells. This followup letter Ade certainly answered, for his huge "ans" (for "answered") is pencilled boldly in his distinctive hand at the upper left corner. .
Keywords: GEORGE ADE, WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS Authors
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Title: Typed Letter Signed
Description: Powerful owner/editor of the "North American Review" (1899-1926); president of Harper & Brothers (1900-15); his influence helped earn Woodrow Wilson the New Jersey governorship, then the presidency; his support likewise helped Harding earn the nomination. TLS, 1p, 5½" X 7½", New York, NY, 1912 February 21. Addressed to George Ade (1866-1944), the Hoosier humorist and playwright. Near fine. "Some days ago I ventured to send you an invitation to a dinner to Mr. Howells.. it has occurred to me that possibly the invitation went astray.. I would be gratified to receive word from you.." The Howells referred to was almost certainly novelist William Dean Howells. This followup letter Ade certainly answered, for his huge "ans" (for "answered") is pencilled boldly in his distinctive hand at the upper left corner. .
Keywords: GEORGE ADE, WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS Authors
Price: US$ 75.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 16254
- Book number: 16254
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