Novelist who based his stories on the adventures he encountered as a prospector, hobo, pirate, gentleman farmer, reformer, and war correspondent. A troubled, but gifted writer he was addicted to alcohol and drugs but, in his day, he was the highest-paid writer in America. Personal check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Marble Safety Axe co. for $6.60, September 18, 1906 (stamped). In fine condition, with usual cancellation holes and stamps, with one stamp touching a few of the letters of the signature, a vertical fold through one letter of the signature. R&R COA.
