Lot 706
Heyward, DuBose (1885 - 1940) American author best known for his 1925 novel Porgy, which was adapted by his wife Dorothy into a 1927 play. The stage Porgy inspired Heyward to later collaborate with George Gershwin to produce an operatic version of the story, "Porgy and Bess" in 1935. Collection of three letters to personal friends Anne & Hervey: Autograph letter signed ("DuBose"), on Barbizon Plaza Hotel stationary, 2 pages, 8¼' x 5½", New York, no date ("Thursday"), reflecting on time spent with his friends: "…Great Gawd!I can't tell you how much good my day with you did me. I feel like a new man and the memory of the fine talks with you, and seeing the children will linger long." Autograph letter signed ("DuBose"), on "DuBose Heyward /24 South Battery / Charleston, SO. CA." stationery, 1 page, 10½" x 7¼", no place, no date ("Friday"). Coordinating plans with Hervey Heyward for a mutual family trip: "Hope this fits in well with your plans, as the three Heywards are starting to count the days and hours." Typed letter signed ("DuBose"), on "DuBose Heyward /Dawn Hill / Hendersonville, North Carolina" stationery, 1 page, 10½" x 7¼", July 21, 1929. To Anne with bad news he has received about his friends: " …yesterday I got a letter from John Farrar…he mentioned…that you were terribly worried about the baby, and that Harvey was in the hospital, and had been having a terribly bad time of it. All of this is most distressing, your little family is very close to the hearts of Dorothy and me…" (3 items).
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized $525 |
