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TLS by Thomas Wolfe about O'Henry contest submission

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TLS by Thomas Wolfe about O'Henry contest submission

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Author: Wolfe, Thomas
Title: Typed letter
Place Published:
Publisher:
Date Published: 1934
Description:

1 pg. typed letter signed. 11x8½", single sheet from Thomas Wolf to Mr. Hansen.

Signed by Thomas Wolfe. Letter gives Mr. Hansen permission to enter Wolfe's short story, "Boom Town", in the 1934 O'Henry Memorial Short Story contest.

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Light toning, old folds; very good.

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TLS by Thomas Wolfe about O'Henry contest submission

Name: TLS by Thomas Wolfe about O'Henry contest submission
SKU: 119509817
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