Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE American writer and poet, honored with a Pulitzer Prize, a National Book Award, and was U.S. Poet Laureate from 1950 to 1952. His published works include poetry, short stories, novels, literary criticism, a play, and an autobiography.Amazing archive consisting of 4 typed letters signed by Aiken, 1 typed letter signed by Isabel Wilder (Thornton Wilder's sister, and 2 typed telegrams. All relate to the 1968 Presidential election and the Committee of Arts and Letters for Hubert Humphrey. The archive consists of:* Typed letter signed "Conrad Aiken", June 19, 1968, "Forty-One Doors / Stony Brook Road / Brewster, Mass. 02631" stationery, in full: "Well, here it is, Chop and change as you like, I won't mind. This in haste and I do hope it will help --".* Typed letter signed "Conrad Aiken", June 24, 1968, "Forty-One Doors / Stony Brook Road / Brewster, Mass. 02631" stationery, in full: "I think is is damned good as it now stands - the better for your change of order, and the caption. Maybe it WOULD be better if HUBERT HUMPHREY were on a line by itself. Strikes the eye -- Anyway, I hope it helps! And thanks for Frank Frisch's address."* Typed letter signed "Conrad", October 29, 1968, "Forty-One Doors / Stony Brook Road / Brewster, Mass. 02631" stationery, in full: "Here it is. And should we add a pat on the 'Hump's back, as in the old superstition, for good luck? Yes."* Extraordinary typed letter signed "Conrad", November 21, 1968, "Forty-One Doors / Stony Brook Road / Brewster, Mass. 02631" stationery, in full: "Thanks for your note. Perfect. It was all an extraordinary heartbreaker, and with any help from McC and LBJ HH would have won -- WHY did lbj let him down --? O hell. Anyway, Mary and I decided, two nights before the election, to CELEBRATE his triumph -- which it WAS -- in advance, for we knew that days later there would be nothing to celebrate. We've been trying to get over it ever since...What a good man. His concession speech was the most moving I ever heard. His greatness finally came out, and goodness, and will shame us forever...It was wonderful of you to involve me in this brief incursion into what I've always sneakingly wanted ton incur in. I fear I didn't help. (Though I did locally -- I made many converts.) And as you say, thanks, Eugene, for coming up here and with that GREAT MAN! For it has given us a friendship which I will treasure. Let's keep in touch. Is Savannah a possibility for you -- a so-so orechestra, (never heard it), and probably wdnt pay you what you ask, but if you are ever NEAR there, from December 10th to May, come see! Beautiful city."Additional typed letter signed by Isabel Wilder, the sister of Thornton Wilder as well as two telegrams. Aiken autographed material is quite uncommon, with this archive among the finest autographed items of his that you can find! We authored the Presidential Autographs chapter in the 7th Edition of The Sanders Autograph Price Guide. We guarantee the authenticity of this item with our written certification, without time limit. We are full-time autograph dealers specializing in Presidential, Historical and Sports collectibles. Additional information and/or images gladly sent promptly. Some images are stock photos for items we have multiples of. All buyers will receive our once-a-month specials email. Please alert us if you would prefer not to receive these specials. Please view our other auctions for additional material including historical autographs, Steiner Sports and Yankees memorabilia and Presidential signatures. Shipping on this item is $12 within the Continental USA. All international orders are sent at buyers risk and all customs forms fully declared. All items sent via USPS with their insurance as well as private insurance. We prefer payment via Paypal and ship within one business day. We can also accept VISA, Mastercard and Discover cards directly. All NY residents must pay 8.625% sales tax unless a valid NY State resale certificate is submitted. We are full-time autograph dealers. We appreciate your interest in Shafran Collectibles.
Price: 950 USD
Location: East Meadow, New York
End Time: 2024-11-15T01:29:53.000Z
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