Sale 2461 - Autographs, November 7, 2017

268 c   SIRINGO, CHARLES A.Autograph Letter Signed,“Chas.A. Siringo,” to physician E.A. Duncan, sending two A Lone Star Cowboy books [not present], anticipating sending a “Bad Man Cowboys” book when published [ Riata and Spurs , 1927], describing some of the outlaws in the book, and, in a postscript written vertically on second page, adding that he had advised William S. Hart for his film Tumbleweeds [1925]. 2 pages, 4to, ruled paper, written on recto and verso of a single sheet; folds. Hollywood, 11 December 1925 [300/400] “. . . My new book will give the true facts of all the real bad actors among the early-day Cowboys. I have been two years writing it. In it will be a photo of Sam Bass when he was 16 years old, before he went wild inTexas.Also a good photo of ‘Black Jack’ Ketchum, and Jim Miller, the assisin [sic] of Pat Garrett—althoughWayne Brazell [sic] put a bullet in his head after he had his death wound. . . .” 269 c   SITWELL, EDITH.Two items:Autograph Letter Signed, twice *Typed Document Signed.The letter, to “Dear Mr. Hampson,” giving permission to use her note aboutVirginia Woof and wishing success for the broadcast. 1 1 / 4 pages, 8vo, pale blue paper; horizontal fold. The document, publisher’s contract defining the rights and other terms relating to publica- tion by Fytton Armstrong of her poem, In Spring [1931]. With holograph insertion signed, “E.S.” Additionally signed by witness Edward Carrick (“Edward Craig”). 1 page, 4to; faint scattered foxing, horizontal folds. Renishaw, 23 February 1946; Np, 11 April 1931 [300/400] 271