Samuel L. Mark Twain Clemens Autograph Letter Signed 03/07/1906

Make an Offer Today and Get a Quick Response! Take a Look at This Week's Specials! "MARK TWAIN" CLEMENS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/07/1906 - HFSID 3329.

CLEMENS (MARK TWAIN) Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain) sends an autograph letter of apology that the photograph that was sent to him to sign was sent to another fan but he is replacing it with a more recent photograph. No place, no date but 1906 March 10. In full: This note from a student of Columbia University will help to an understanding of my blunder. By mistake I have sent her the photograph which came from you.

" Clemens has written his note over an Autograph Letter Signed: " Edwina L. No place, but Barnard College, New York, 1906 March 7. Levy's letter is addressed to Mr. In full: I had the great pleasure of listening to'Mark Twain' this afternoon, at Bernard College, and the still greater pleasure of meeting him after the lecture. Would you induce him to be kind enough to send me his autograph, that I may have a Souvenir of one of the most delightful afternoons I have ever spent.

If you are successful, you will earn the appreciation and the most sincere thanks of yours gratefully (in anticipation). Lightly creased with folds, horizontal fold underlines signature.

Ink lightly faded at the "L" of signature. Soiled and stained ¾x½-inch paper loss at upper left corner opening of wax seal, ½-inch diameter seal remnant at lower left corner. Accompanied by Typed Letter Signed: Robert H. Hirst as General Editor, Mark Twain Project, ¾p, 8½x11.

Berkeley, California, 1983 September 29. On letterhead of the Mark Twain Papers, The Bancroft Library to Mr. Axelrod, American Museum of Historical Documents, Las Vegas, Nevada, providing the background of Twain's letter. In full: Thank you for showing me the autographed portrait of Mark Twain dated 10 March 1906 and the unusual note accompanying it.

As Mark Twain's apologetic note explains, he mistakenly sent a photograph submitted to him by'Miss Stickey' to another autograph seeker,'Edwina L. Levy,' and to make amends he presented Miss Stickey with a more recent photograph, together with this charming expression of his blunder-indeed, a rather characteristic blunder. The letter from Miss Levy refers to a speech Mark Twain delivered at Barnard College on 7 March 1906. In his Autobiography, he described how much he looked forward to this occasion, knowing he would undoubtedly receive the kind of flattering feminine attention that he found so gratifying:'Girls are charming creatures. I shall have to be twice seventy years old before I change my mind as to that.

Albert Bigelow Paine, 2:172. The text of this speech may be found in Paul Fatout's Mark Twain Speaking. Staple holes at upper left corner. Pencil note (unknown hand) at upper right corner. See more material from these signers.

See more listings in our AUTHORS (1,822). Please note that this is an authentically signed item. We do not sell autograph copies or signature reprints.

Images shown may contain our company watermark. The actual document does not contain this watermark. This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, Gallery of History, Inc. We financially stand behind our COA. Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee.

Our Third & Best Handbook - The One You Want On Historical Documents! For the experienced and novice collector and for those who just love learning history this beautiful 253-page hardcover volume is for you! Take a look at over. Other listings in these categories. And This Week's Specials. Gallery of History is the world's largest dealer of authentic autographs and manuscripts. Our inventory contains documents in all areas of interest including presidents, royalty, military, aviation, religion, business, science, celebrities, sports, music, authors and more. Whether looking to add to your collection, acquire a unique centerpiece for the home or office, or as a truly one-of-a-kind gift for someone special, you'll find it here at HistoryForSale. Founded in 1981, is a long-standing UACC Registered Dealer, #RD110, and is a long-standing member of the Manuscript Society.

The Gallery of History is the largest dealer in the world with an available inventory that exceeds 230,000 rare autographs and manuscripts. Preserving historical documents is important to us. Our unframed items are sent to you either in acid-free archival sleeves or have been encapsulated when noted.

The majority of our in-house framed items are encapsulated in acid free sleeves to guard against organic acids, mounted in an acid-free enviroment and are framed behind glass or UF3-AR Plexiglas which blocks out most ultraviolet light. We warrant to the original purchaser for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the sale the authenticity of any autograph offered by HistoryForSale. Gallery of History is not liable for any other damages, including consequential damages. There are no other warranties of any nature either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Autographs\Historical".

The seller is "historydirect" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Authentication: Numbered COA issued by Gallery of History, Inc.
Signed by: Samuel L.
Clemens
Autograph Type: Autograph Letter Signed
Autograph: Authentic Original