Fantastic autograph manuscript in pencil, signed in the third-person title, “Zane Grey’s Record 758 Pound Tuna by Capt Laurie D. Mitchell,” 15 pages, 7.75 x 12.5, no date. Grey’s handwritten and corrected draft manuscript for a ghostwritten article published under Captain Mitchell’s name. In part: "Zane Grey's record tuna did not start off with the usual tremendous rush. He headed off steady and strong for Blue Island. At this occasion I was in the larger launch following close behind. His fish made right for the heavy breakers off the rocky island. I gave him up, but superhuman efforts on the part of the angler and splendid judgment by the boatmen pulled and maneuvered that stubborn fish out of danger…When the tuna finally pulled the leader away from Bob and sheered off, Zane Grey set grimly to pull him back. Any attempt to gaff that great fish too soon would have resulted in loss. In this instance everything…combined to capture the most marvelous fish ever taken on rod and reel a blue fin tuna weighing 758 pounds.” In fine condition. Mitchell was one of the most influential figures in popularizing fishing as a sport, and was Grey’s fishing captain and friend. During a trip in Nova Scotia in August 1924, Grey hooked the 758-pound tuna, setting the world record at the time. An exceptional, lengthy manuscript describing the adventuresome writer’s well-known hobby. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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