Lot 1299
Woolcott, Alexander (1887-1943) Drama critic, actor, essayist, member of the Algonquin Round Table. Six Typed Letters Signed "AW" (4) and "A. Woolcott" (2), written between 1930 and 1940 to Walter Winchell, the most powerful and feared gossip columnist and radio commentator in America during the 1930s and 40s, 9pp total. Subject matter includes questions about best actors, writers, etc., and about Winchell himself. Woolcott mentions George Jessel, Otis Skinner, The New Yorker, a visit by Mrs. Roosevelt and two G-men, and instructions on how to get to his home in Vermont. He warns Winchell in 1940 to "keep your eye on the Vichysoisse set…these emissaries from the phoney Vichy government…"; this letter has a penciled reply from Winchell. Very good to fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized $345 |
