Author awarded the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes. Works include The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, and Of Mice and Men. ALS signed “John,” one onionskin page, January 17. An effusive letter of thanks. In full, “You are a good friend. I always knew it but now I am doubly sure. Thanks very much. Max told me how you covered for me. I would do the same for you. It happens that it (was) not necessary but you didn’t know that and you covered any way. One day before too long I am going to make a special trip down with no other end in view except to go on that long walk you and I have been planning for—how long is it? Ten years? Thanks again Dave. Hope I can be of help to you some day.” “Max” mentioned in the letter is most likely Steinbeck’s longtime friend Max Wagner. Max’s wife Edith, is credited for being Steinbeck's first writing coach and Max later served as the inspiration in Steinbeck’s The Red Pony. In good condition, with paper loss to bottom and left edge not affecting text or signature, small tear to bottom blank portion of page, scattered wrinkles and creases, and several small smudges to text. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
