British author and humorist (1864–1926) who wrote on Jewish themes. ALS signed “Zangwill,” one page, 4.5 x 7, June 30, [1897]. Letter to “Colles.” In full: "I don't know if your feeling that my verses should command high prices is the result of reading them, but I have been rather relying on you to feel their market value. The only point that occurs to me is that even at ten guineas a little lyric affords a magazine or paper the absolutely cheapest way of securing my name, & printing it perpetually in their 'List of Contributors.' Kipling got a hundred guineas each for little ballads from Astor, but I do not expect such miracles & shall be satisfied, whatever you do, as I regard my poetry pickings merely as 'perquisites.’” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, and light overall toning. RR Auction COA.
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