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Lot #442
Billy Sunday

“Try and do something for the world while you are here that will do something for you when you are not here”

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“Try and do something for the world while you are here that will do something for you when you are not here”

Evangelist (1862–1935) and former baseball player who preached a fundamentalist theology in a highly flamboyant style. AQS, one page below a typed letter on an 8.5 x 11 off-white sheet, January 23, 1922. Sunday’s response to the letter, asking him for an inspirational quote. In full: “‘Try and do something for the world while you are here that will do something for you when you are not here,’ ‘Keep close to Jesus all the way,’ W. A. Sunday.” Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, slight separations to horizontal fold, and light scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a postcard depicting Sunday. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: December Monthly
  • Dates: #397 - Ended December 12, 2012