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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 17, 1935; Jul 18, 1935; Aug 30, 1935. 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: ?Air mailed piece yesterday registered good luc = Papa.?; ?Air mail piece to 233 Walton special delivery today should arrive Friday Regards = Ernest.?; ?Hope everything going well been too worried to ask worried that bring you bad luck = Ernest.? In 1935, Esquire published various articles by Hemingway, including The President Vanquishes, Remembering Shooting-Flying, He Who Gets Slap Happy, Notes on the Next War, Monologue to the Maestro, The Malady of Power, Notes on Life and Letters, and more. Measurements: 6 ? x 8?.