Sale 2519 - Fine Books & Manuscripts, October 10, 2019

190 189 c   ZWEIG, ARNOLD. Two Typed Letters Signed, “Zweig,” to Abraham Yaskil, in German. The first, sending a typescript of an essay [by Zweig concerning Amos, an 11-year old fine artist; present] as an expression of thanks for the art print that arrived during the high holidays, and hoping to meet after his trip. The second, a postcard, pointing out that a recent issue of the London magazine New Life [ June 1947, Vol. 1] No. 5 includes Zweig’s essay on Amos and an image of him and reproductions of his artworks, suggesting that Yaskil write the magazine for copies to show others, and in a 5-line holograph inscription on verso, mentioning his walk down Shabtai Levi Street [in Haifa]. Together 2 pages, oblong 8vo or 12mo; faint scattered foxing. Haifa, 3 November 1947; 3 January 1948 [200/300] WITH — Arnold Zweig. Two typescripts, unsigned, different versions of his brief essay entitled, “A Master of Watercolors: 11 Years Old,” one with notes in unknown hand, in English and Hebrew. Each 1 page, 4to or tall 4to; cello tape repairs on verso. Np, [1947]. 190 c   (WRITERS.) Group of 15 items Signed, or Signed and Inscribed, by 20th-century writers, each to New York Times Editor Arline Youngman, mostly accepting or rejecting proposals to write a book review. Format and condition vary. Vp, 1971-90 [600/900] Anthony Burgess (3). Two postcards, one typed, the other in holograph, concerning a proposed Mary McCarthy review [ The Writing on the Wall ; review published in March 8 issue of the Times ]. Each 1 page, oblong 12mo. TNS, sending the review [not present]. 1 / 2 page, oblong small 4to. Lija, Malta, 15; 26[?] January 1970; Np, nd * Lawrence Durrell. TNS, agreeing to write a review [of Francis Stuart’s Black List Section H ]. 1 page, oblong 16mo, her printed visiting card. Np, 2 January 1972 * Doris Lessing. TLS, declining to write a review of Robert Ornstein’s book [ On the Psychology of Meditation ]. 1 page, tall 8vo, pale blue paper, airmail form. London, 15 March 1973 * James A. Michener (3). Typescript Signed, twice (“J.A.M.” and “James A. Michener”), original article describing his own reading matter for the year [published as part of “Books that Gave Me Pleasure” article in December 5 issue of the Times ]. 2 pages, 4to, written on separate sheets. Two Brief TNsS, the first, “Jim Michener,” offering to review a book by Meyer Levin, the second sending the present article. Each 1 / 2 page, 4to or smaller, one on personal stationery. Pipersville, 30 December 1971; Austin,15 November 1982 * Henry Miller (3). Three ALsS, each concerning a proposed review of a Knut Hamsun book [ Mysteries ; review published in August 22 issue of the Times ]. Together 5 pages, oblong 8vo, personal stationery, written on three sheets. Pacific Palisades, 4 June; 9; 22 July 1971 * John Updike (4). Three TLsS, one a postcard, one with 3-line holograph postscript, concerning proposed book reviews. Each 1 page, 4to or smaller. Typescript Signed, describing his reading matter for the year [published in December 5 issue of the Times ]. 1 / 4 page, 4to. [Georgetown, MA], 27 September 1975; 10 September 1976; [Beverly Farms, MA], 23 May 1990; Beverly Farms, nd.