Lot 348
Douglas, Lloyd C (1877-1951). American author and minister whose popular novels were based on themes firmly grounded in Biblical tradition.
Lot of two items. 1. Autograph Letter Signed ("Lloyd C. Douglas"). Two pages, 10¼ x 6½", Pigeon Cove, Massachusetts, August 29, n.y. To Dean Stevens of the University of Maine. Two horizontal mailing folds. Overall, in fine condition. 2. Typed Letter Signed ("Lloyd C. Douglas"). One page, quarto, Montreal, September 15, 1931. To Dean Stevens of the University of Maine. Two faint horizontal mailing folds, two ½" tears at right edge. Overall in fine condition.
The ALS concerns reader reaction to Douglas' Scribners article noting that: "…the lack of protest may signify nothing more than that the militant Fundamentalist does not read Scribner's." Douglas welcomes the correspondence with Stevens, stating: "…Your comradely suggestion that I do something more Heartens me to call your attention to an effort I made…to revitalize a few of the basic principles of the Galilean Gospel, in a novel 'Magnificent Obsession'…"
Dean Stevens must have sent a complementary note to Douglas after reading his novel, as the TLS refers to "…your pleasant note about my book, and the flattering hope that I may produce another. At present I am working on another story…hoping that I may have it finished before next summer." Douglas may be referring to any one of these books published just after the time of the September TLS such as Forgive Us Our Trespasses (1932), Precious Jeopardy (1933) or Green Light (1935).
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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