Carl Sandburg: American Poet, Biographer, Editor and Winner of 3 Pulitzers Letter Mentions "Rootabaga Stories". Also Included a Signed Calling Card (1878-1967) One of the lions of American literature whose legacy was best summed up by Lyndon Johnson's tribute of Sandberg on his life.
"Carl Sandburg was more than the voice of America, more than the poet of its strength and genius. He was America." Offered is an autographed letter signed dated Elmhurst, Aug. 4, 1922 to a Laura Willard on thin stationery. "He writes he looks forward to having coffee in her tea shop "for old sake's sake." He then adds
"I am reading a proof now of a book to out in October called Rootabaga Stories-- and where I know my poetry would give only a headache to many Bird in Hand patrons,
The Rootabaga yarns will make them forget what they came for. He then closes with best regards to several in her family and signs "Faithfully Carl Sandburg". 10 x 8.5" tape on verso along center fold line. Exceptionally legible
Also included is an autograph signed calling card. 2 x 3" and absolutely mint In this auction is also an autographed copy of Rootabaga Stories, an inscribed and signed first edition.
Estimated Value $500 - 900
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