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[HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961), association]. Trio of Origi...

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[HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961), association]. Trio of Original Telegrams from Hemingway to Esquire Editor / Publisher of Esquire Magazine, Arnold Gingrich (1903-1976). Key West, FL via Chicago, IL: America Fore Bldg., Western Union, Jan 9, 1936; Mar 12, 1936; Apr 6, 1936. Each telegram on Western Union paper with pasted telegram text. All telegrams approximately 6 ? x 8?. Toned, some general wear, creases, occasional marginal chipping. Very good. Text includes: ?Count me out this month thanks ever so much about Gattorono will have piece for next month best always = Ernest?; ?What did you get for a title regards = Ernest?; ?Air mailed story forty four hundred words yesterday special delivery good luck regard = Ernest.? In 1935, Hemingway sponsored a book about his friend, artist Antonio Gattorno, which was published in 1935, which gained Gattorno international attention. In 1936, Esquire published various articles by Hemingway, including On the Blue Water, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, The Horns of the Bull, There She Breaches! Measurements: 6 ? x 8?.