DECISION TO "PUBLISH THIS OLD MAN AND THE SEA . . . WAS LIKE A MILITARY SECRET" HEMINGWAY, ERNEST. Autograph Letter Signed, "Love / Mr. Papa," to "Dearest Marlene," affirming that he had not forgotten her, wishing that things were as simple as they are in war, expressing his love for her, explaining why he could not send the manuscript of The Old Man and the Sea , stating that she knows better than anyone that he is a better poet than novelist, promising to send a special copy of the book, inviting her to visit, expressing admiration for her, discussing his health, suggesting that the two of them celebrate their articles in Life magazine, and, in a postscript, tempting her to visit by describing the cool nights in July and August. 4 pages, 4to, personal stationery, onionskin paper, written on rectos only of separate sheets; horizontal folds. Finca Vigia, 12 August 1952
DECISION TO "PUBLISH THIS OLD MAN AND THE SEA . . . WAS LIKE A MILITARY SECRET" HEMINGWAY, ERNEST. Autograph Letter Signed, "Love / Mr. Papa," to "Dearest Marlene," affirming that he had not forgotten her, wishing that things were as simple as they are in war, expressing his love for her, explaining why he could not send the manuscript of The Old Man and the Sea , stating that she knows better than anyone that he is a better poet than novelist, promising to send a special copy of the book, inviting her to visit, expressing admiration for her, discussing his health, suggesting that the two of them celebrate their articles in Life magazine, and, in a postscript, tempting her to visit by describing the cool nights in July and August. 4 pages, 4to, personal stationery, onionskin paper, written on rectos only of separate sheets; horizontal folds. Finca Vigia, 12 August 1952
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