James T. Farrell : small archive of original correspondence, letters and promotional material
No Publisher, 1962. First Edition. The contents of this collection are in a very good or near fine condition, and housed in a soft card folder. There is some dulling noticeable around the edges, and some of the notepaper has faded slightly, as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 0 pages; A collection of correspondence and related items. Contents: Promotional material relating to the publication of Farrell's Selected Essays in 1964 including a b/w portrait photo, bibliography, introduction by Professor Don M. Wolfe and a 2-page press review summary -- 10 letters (8 handwritten) by Farrell to author and academic, Arthur Knight -- 4 typed letters from Knight to Farrell on organising a meeting a Farrell lecture. Notes: The letters are dated between 1962-1969. Arthur Knight (Arthur Winfeld Knight [1937-2012]), author of Blue Skies Falling, The secret life of Jesse James, and a number of books about the Beat Generation. His novel, The Fires of Time (1961), is mentioned in one of the letters. Item #219755
Price: €2,895.00