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MAYA ANGELOU
Maya Angelou

Lot 56: MAYA ANGELOU

Est: $200 USD - $300 USDSold:
Alexander Historical Auctions LLCBrooklyn, NY, USApril 07, 2017

Item Overview

Description

MAYA ANGELOU
(1928-2014) American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, best known for her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings". Hand-written undated cover letter for a draft of her short story "Rehearsal for a Funeral", 1p. 8 1/2" x 11", sent to Pat Ratler, an editor at Harper''s Magazine. The letter reads, in full: "Hello Pat Ratler, I re-did this (?) times and am finally sending off, what I think is the best version. Please call and share with me your feelings." Angelou signs at the conclusion, adding the post-script: "Sorry for the typing but can''t find my typist lady." Angelou''s address in another hand is added in pencil at the top of the page, and a second pencil notation is visible on the reverse. The letter accompanies a 10-page mimeographed reproduction of Anglou''s typed manuscript, showing her corrections to the text in facsimile. Also present are two approx. 8" x 5" handwritten notes, containing commentary and criticism of Aneglou''s manuscript in several hands, both ink and pencil, including a note from Ratler on Harper''s magazine letterhead. "Rehearsal for a Funeral" would be published in the academic journal "The Black Scholar" in June of 1975. The items show original folds, else very good.

Artist or Maker

Maya Angelou

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Auction Details

Black Heritage Auction

by
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
April 07, 2017, 02:00 PM EST

The Dumbo Loft 155 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, US

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We will invoice you within 5 days of the conclusion of the auction. Payment is expected immediately upon, (but not before) receipt of invoice. Payments may be made via mail, phone, fax, in person. All accounts are payable to Alexander Historical Auctions. Payment must be made in U.S. funds. Wire transfer details are available upon request. Please note that lots purchased are subject to sales taxes where applicable unless a resale number is provided prior to the auction. Invoices not paid within thirty days of the date of invoice will incur a 1.5% per month late payment fee. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, money orders, personal checks, please allow up to 10 days for clearance, and bank wires.

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Shipments are sent via USPS Priority, USPS International Priority, DHL (for most overseas shipments) or FedEx Ground at the auctioneer's option, signature is always required, unless other arrangements are made. Handling and shipping charges will be added to the invoice in one entry. Buyers should be aware that large, framed, fragile or odd shaped items can incur substantial shipping and packing charges. International shipments are invoiced by DIMENSIONAL weight, not the item weight. Please contact us for an estimate before bidding NOTE: Large, heavy or bulky items may not be shipped by the auctioneer - arrangements for shipping of these items via a third-party shipper may be arranged through the auction house. Customers who supply their own courier account number will still be charged a handling fee. Please allow 2-3 weeks for shipments after receipt of payment due to the high volume of packages being shipped.

Shipping Information

Shipments are sent via USPS Priority, USPS International Priority, DHL (for most overseas shipments) or FedEx Ground at the auctioneer's option, signature is always required, unless other arrangements are made. Handling and shipping charges will be added to the invoice in one entry. Buyers should be aware that large, framed, fragile or odd shaped items can incur substantial shipping and packing charges. International shipments are invoiced by DIMENSIONAL weight, not the item weight. Please contact us for an estimate before bidding NOTE: Large, heavy or bulky items may not be shipped by the auctioneer - arrangements for shipping of these items via a third-party shipper may be arranged through the auction house. Customers who supply their own courier account number will still be charged a handling fee. Please allow 2-3 weeks for shipments after receipt of payment due to the high volume of packages being shipped.

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Condition Statement

All autograph material in this sale is guaranteed genuine for the life of the original purchaser (unless otherwise stated or if contrary to other provisions of these terms). Any autograph item sold which is determined to be not authentic by two independent authenticators acceptable to both parties to the sale may be returned by the original buyer at any time for an immediate refund of the purchase price (only). The condition of autograph material is generally described per standards suggested by the Manuscript Society.

Non-autograph items are guaranteed genuine for a period of twenty-one (21) days of receipt if determined to be not authentic by two independent authenticators acceptable to both parties to the sale.

Any declarations of lack of authenticity by any party must be made in writing.

Condition Statement

All autograph material in this sale is guaranteed genuine for the life of the original purchaser (unless otherwise stated or if contrary to other provisions of these terms). Any autograph item sold which is determined to be not authentic by two independent authenticators acceptable to both parties to the sale may be returned by the original buyer at any time for an immediate refund of the purchase price (only). The condition of autograph material is generally described per standards suggested by the Manuscript Society.

Non-autograph items are guaranteed genuine for a period of twenty-one (21) days of receipt if determined to be not authentic by two independent authenticators acceptable to both parties to the sale.

Any declarations of lack of authenticity by any party must be made in writing.
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