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. Check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London in pencil, payable to the International College of Languages for $27.00, stamp dated June 27, 1906. Cancellation cut to top, several stamps, a couple lightly affecting signature and stamps to reverse, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
