Fine Books & Manuscripts, including Americana
Thu, Feb 16, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 399
SAROYAN, William (1908–1981). Autograph manuscript twice si...
Estimate: $400 - $600
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SAROYAN, William (1908?1981).?Autograph manuscript twice signed (?William Saroyan?) for ?The Ping?Pong Game?, 4 October 1939. 28 pp. on 7 bifolium, 8vo (216 x 140 mm), title and first line revised in Saroyan?s hand, creased; folding cloth chemise; slipcase. [WITH:] an ALS from film editor Gene Fowler Jr. to ?The King of Comedy? Jerry Lewis: ?Dear Jerry, at the end of a very drunken evening during the war Saroyan gave me this mms as proof of his writing greatness. Earlier I had suggested he stick to writing for ?The Ladies Home Journal.? He was overlooking the fact that I was kidding, but he never kidded about his work. I want to pass it on to you with the hopes it gives you 10% of the pleasure I have had working with you.? [Also:] the original publication: The Ping?Pong Game: A Play in One Act. London: Samuel French, 1940. 8vo. Original printed wrappers. Provenance: John Bennett Shaw (book label).
