Lot 408
Mencken, Henry Louis (1880-1956) American journalist and writer. Typed Letter Signed ("H L Mencken") on personal, engraved stationery, Baltimore, March 4, 1926, 5½ x 8½ in. He writes as founder and co-editor of the American Mercury to Mr. Tudury. In part: "We are printing an article on Carrie Nation…and one on Horatio Alger…Davis and Webster…would scarcely make good material for short articles…." Light toning and wrinkling; one faint fold transverses Mencken's signature. Suitable for framing.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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