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, payable to Alfred H. Post & Co. for $17.40, stamp dated December 1, 1906. In fine condition, with cancellation cut to left and a light bank stamp over small portion of London’s bold signature. R&R COA.
