ALS signed “Papa,” one lightly lined page, 4 x 8.75, no date [circa 1950s]. Hemingway writes to “Dear Kittner” [pet name for his fourth and last wife, Mary Welsh]. In full: “Hope you slept well. Lee Berry did not fix the steaks as he went trawling so am bringing two more steaks—bread and the wine (if cooks doesn't) please leave a list of anything at shopping center you want brought. Have a good rest time and read and have fun. There is a letter from Beallie and a new book and the papers. I love you very much. Excuse scrawl.” After signing, Hemingway adds a brief unsigned postscript: “Will be back before seven." Interestingly enough, the sheet Hemingway used is a preprinted form intended for a grade-schooling spelling test, which includes the direction “write misspelled words on other side.” Matted and framed together with an unsigned photo and engraved biographical plaque to an overall size of 26.75 x 21.75. In fine condition, with a few scattered bends and light wrinkling. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.
