Lot #578
Henry Miller

“No, I have never used any drug or alcohol when writing. But what is one man’s meat is another man’s poison”

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“No, I have never used any drug or alcohol when writing. But what is one man’s meat is another man’s poison”

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, January 20, 1977. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I am just recovering from a fall, so I must be brief. No, I have never used any drug or alcohol when writing. But what is one man’s meat is another man’s poison.” Also includes an 8.5 x 11 advertisement for a biography of Miller entitled Orpheus in Brooklyn, with an ANS at the top, signed “H. M.,” in full: “This is the best book about my work I have ever seen.” In fine condition, with two vertical mailing folds (one fold passing through a single letter of the signature). Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, filled out in Miller’s hand. RR Auction COA.

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Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
Dates: #416 - Ended October 16, 2013

Lot #578 Henry Miller

“No, I have never used any drug or alcohol when writing. But what is one man’s meat is another man’s poison”

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“No, I have never used any drug or alcohol when writing. But what is one man’s meat is another man’s poison”

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Lot #578
Henry Miller