Paul Laurence Dunbar ORIG TYPED LETTER SGD 1903 on Toledo St. Hosp. Letterhead

Description: Typed Letter, Signed; on Toledo State Hospital Letterhead, 1903 Author: [AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & LITERATURE] DUNBAR, Paul Laurence Title: Typed Letter, Signed; on Toledo State Hospital Letterhead, 1903 Publication: [Toledo: 1903] Description: Typed Letter, Signed; 2 lines on half-sheet Toldeo State Hospital letterhead, to William Mather Lewis. Dated May 28, 1903: "Dear sir / I have no objection whatever to your use of the poem in your college reader in the matter which you suggest." Signed beneath closing; the signature is clear and unfaded. Mild toning to paper at margins, still Near Fine; a nice example. A brief note, written towards the end of Dunbar's life, when he was in rapidly declining health from the tuberculosis that would claim his life in 1906. The publication to which Dunbar refers must be Lewis's anthology, "Selected readings from the most popular novels, for the use of public readers and for the department of English literature and public speaking in schools and colleges" (New York: Hinds & Noble, 1903) – however no poem by Dunbar appears in that text, which includes only prose extracts; it's possible that poetry was ommitted from that work for editorial reasons, or that Lewis had planned a second anthology of poetic works that was never published. A very brief letter, but something of a rarity: Dunbar's life and career were short, his final years were troubled, and he was not an effusive correspondent. The Toledo State Hospital (formerly the Ohio Hospital for the Insane) connection is not incidental: its Superintendent was Henry Tobey, Dunbar's first great literary patron. Dunbar spent a good deal of time with the Tobey family during this period, and must have used the hospital's return address during his visits; it is unlikely that he was ever admitted as a patient (and we find no evidence of his having been), despite the crippling illness, alcoholism and melancholia of his final years. Seller ID: 82004 Subject: African-Americana, Autographs & Manuscripts, Social History Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA Winchester VA We are one of the country's leading specialists in the history, literature and art of American social movements. Over 25,000 items in-stock in the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Guarantee Our items are described using AB Bookman standards - the standard grading terms of the trade, originally promulgated by the trade publication The Antiquarian Bookman's Weekly back in 1949. We tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Thus, we offer the following guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to bidding. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. Shipping Standard domestic shipping is by USPS Insured Media Mail, at flat rate of $5. Delivery typically takes seven to ten business days depending on destination. Please be aware that, during the COVID emergency, delivery times have been delayed. We strongly recommend upgrading to Priority Mail if your order is time-sensitive! FOR DOMESTIC ORDERS ONLY we are happy to combine shipping on multiple items purchased at the same time that can be included in the same parcel. Again, please contact us prior to paying your invoice to arrange combined shipments. If you are overcharged for shipping by eBay, we will send you a prompt refund once the actual shipping cost has been determined. Overseas shipping is now managed through the eBay Global Shipping Program. All rates and fees are set by eBay, not the seller. We cannot alter a Global Shipping invoice once it has been generated; any queries should be directed to eBay Customer Support in your home country. Payment Payment is expected within 48 hours of purchase unless other arrangements have been made prior to sale. We ship all orders within 24 hours after receiving payment. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Location: Winchester, Virginia

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