HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961). Autograph Letter Signed to Arnold Gingrich. Key West, Nov. 21 1934. Addressed: "Dear Mr. g." Signed "yours always, Ernest Hemingway". 4 pp. on 2 4to pages on brown paper. Approximately 11 x 8 1/2". Toned, 2 vertical, 1 horizontal creases, some minor rubbing. With original typed mailing envelope with notations, presumablyt by Gingrich. Fine. Hemingway writes Gingrich to ask him to send 3 Christmas subscriptions to Esquire Magazine, including his close friend, Charles Thompson. 

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