Art critic and writer (1888–1939) who created the once immensely popular fictional detective Philo Vance, and was an important figure in New York’s avant-garde cultural circles. Vintage fountain pen signature of both his given name, “Willard Huntington Wright,” and pseudonym, “S. S. Van Dine,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition, with a small stain to the lower right corner. RR Auction COA.
