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Lot #6465
George Bernard Shaw Autograph Letter Signed

“The market has been glutted; and the boom in letters must be over”

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“The market has been glutted; and the boom in letters must be over”

ALS signed "G. Bernard Shaw," on the reverse of a 3.25 x 5.25 photo postcard of Shaw, June 26, 1930. Handwritten letter to Mrs. Pakenham Beatty. In part: "G. W.'s London address is 14 Pall Mall?his American address is 145 West 57th St. New York City. R. S?.is an agent, not a dealer. But the market has been glutted; and the boom in letters must be over. G. W. I know, is suspected. However, one can always try. I shall be as pleased as you if anything comes of it." In fine condition, with mild toning to correspondence side and some light silvering to image side. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

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