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From: Carolyn Kunin <chaiselongue@earthlink.net>
Vladimir Nabokov, typed letter, signed. Dated December 26, 1973, and written
from his home in Montreaux Switzerland. Incredibly rare not only because
genuine Nabokov signatures are so uncommon, but because the letter mentions
Lolita twice. Letter was written to Philip Oaks. Oakes, an editor and writer
for The London Sunday Times who had befriended Nabokov after writing a
feature article on him. The letter's cleverness and erudition are vintage
Nabokov..."I was shown an advert in an American rag offering a life-size
Lolita doll with "French and Greek apertures". Nabokov also includes his
caustic opinion of an impending publication..."The pictures by Ovenden of
that young sea-cow posing as my Lolita are, of course, preposterous, and the
Academy Editions'plan to publish them has not received my blessing. Yet
there is nothing much I can do about it." Letter is in excellent condition
and is included in Nabokov's Selected Letters 1940-1977. (Edited by Dimitri
Nabokov and Mathew J. Bruccoli...1989, page 558.)Originally purchased by me
in 1999 from the venerable and reputable New York autograph dealers, Tollet
and Harmon, and was included in their Winter 1999 catalogue. Recently framed
(see photos) with a beautiful color Karsh photo of Nabokov. All matting and
material are archival quality including UV rated 'Museum'glass. Please write
me if you require more information or more photographs. Letter and signature
are, of course, guaranteed authentic and a full refund will be given if
buyer is not satisfied. I accept Money Orders, Checks, Cashiers or Certified
Bank drafts, and Paypal. Personal checks to be held pending bank clearance.
Shipping will be Priority Mail USPS. I will also insist upon insurance based
on final selling price. International bidders to pay appropriate shipping
fee. Please see my seller's feedback and be assured of your complete
satisfaction and bidding with confidence. Thank you.
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Vladimir Nabokov, typed letter, signed. Dated December 26, 1973, and written
from his home in Montreaux Switzerland. Incredibly rare not only because
genuine Nabokov signatures are so uncommon, but because the letter mentions
Lolita twice. Letter was written to Philip Oaks. Oakes, an editor and writer
for The London Sunday Times who had befriended Nabokov after writing a
feature article on him. The letter's cleverness and erudition are vintage
Nabokov..."I was shown an advert in an American rag offering a life-size
Lolita doll with "French and Greek apertures". Nabokov also includes his
caustic opinion of an impending publication..."The pictures by Ovenden of
that young sea-cow posing as my Lolita are, of course, preposterous, and the
Academy Editions'plan to publish them has not received my blessing. Yet
there is nothing much I can do about it." Letter is in excellent condition
and is included in Nabokov's Selected Letters 1940-1977. (Edited by Dimitri
Nabokov and Mathew J. Bruccoli...1989, page 558.)Originally purchased by me
in 1999 from the venerable and reputable New York autograph dealers, Tollet
and Harmon, and was included in their Winter 1999 catalogue. Recently framed
(see photos) with a beautiful color Karsh photo of Nabokov. All matting and
material are archival quality including UV rated 'Museum'glass. Please write
me if you require more information or more photographs. Letter and signature
are, of course, guaranteed authentic and a full refund will be given if
buyer is not satisfied. I accept Money Orders, Checks, Cashiers or Certified
Bank drafts, and Paypal. Personal checks to be held pending bank clearance.
Shipping will be Priority Mail USPS. I will also insist upon insurance based
on final selling price. International bidders to pay appropriate shipping
fee. Please see my seller's feedback and be assured of your complete
satisfaction and bidding with confidence. Thank you.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current bid: US $799.00 (reserve not yet met)
Bid increment: US $10.00
Your maximum bid:
(Minimum bid: US $809.00 ) Place Bid
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