Lot 367
Runyon, Damon (1884-1946). American journalist and writer made popular by his tales of gambling and the criminal world. Runyon was responsible for syndicated columns "Both Barrels" and "The Brighter Side", as well as several movie scripts, and short stories.
Typed Letter Signed ("Damon Runyon"). On a single, quarto sheet, Beverly Hills, December 30, 1942. On Twentieth Century-Fox stationery. In black ink. To Lt. Bob Wachsman of Taft, California. One horizontal and two vertical creases, light toning with an area of staining verso and a few folds at upper and lower edges. In good condition overall.
Working for Twentieth Century-Fox, here the investigative writer Runyon writes a cordial letter granting his aid: "I will be glad to assist you in any way possible to achieve your ambition. I shall make inquiry with my own people to see if they have anything of the kind open. It is not at all improbably, as they are always looking for a good man like yourself."
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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