Frances NEWMAN, Lewis Galantie?re / Hard-Boiled Virgin 1926

Description: How do you really feel, Mr. Galantie?re?The Hard-Boiled Virgin Author: NEWMAN, Frances [Lewis Galantie?re] Title: The Hard-Boiled Virgin Publication: New York: Albert and Charles Boni, (1926) Description: Hardcover. Second printing. Spine lettering worn, corners worn, a good or better copy lacking the dustwrapper. Laid in is an Autograph Letter Signed ("Lewy") written from the respected translator and raconteur Lewis Galantie?re to Marian Seldes, a Tony Award-winning actress and the daughter of expatriate writer Gilbert Seldes. The letter, written in 1975, warmly recalls Gilbert Seldes and gives a brief reminiscence by Galantie?re of his meeting Frances Newman in Paris in the 1920s: "Frances Newman: Her name takes me back to 1921 when she appeared in Paris with a note of introduction from one James Branch Cabell. I'm pretty sure she was a fellow Virginian: a maiden look[ed] 10 or 15 years older than me who never - while she was in Paris - deigned to see me again. She had a quick wit, I'm sure; and mine to[ok] a bit of time to understand what she would want to know of Paris." Later in the letter: "Newman (again) I never read her and I couldn't abide her. She was not edible. Elle etait (a mon gout) tout simplement une vieille fille. [translates as "She was (to my taste) simply an old maid."]. If I went on, I would say things I have no grounds for saying, no right to say. I think she was a bit jealous of men. Mind, that was more than 50 years ago!"Letter is folded as mailed else fine in origjnal envelope. Interesting, if jaundiced view of Newman. Seller ID: 419894 Between the Covers Between the Covers has been selling books for more than 30 years. Today we offer a wide ranging inventory, from Modern First Editions to General Used Books to Rare Archival Collections. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All books are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 450 USD

Location: Gloucester City, New Jersey

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