Foote, John Taintor

Autograph Manuscript of his Blister Jones story "Tres Joli", written inpencil with numerous corrections on one side of 41 5 1/2 x 9 " leaves;approximately 4000 words

n.p., ca. 1912 John Taintor Foote (1881-1950) was the foremost writer of sporting stories of his day. He achieved early fame with horse stories featuring the raffish track character Blister Jones, and we offer one of these, about a come-from-behind-to-win mare named Tres Joli, in the original manuscript. Although there are numerous corrections and alterations this original draft is written in Foote's reasonably legible hand and can be read with enjoyment straight through. It is a delightful tale, full of the drama and dialogue that typlifies the author at his best. The manuscript is complete, and is accompanied by a 5 x 8 sheet containing a corrected passage from an unidentified work that bears some resemblance to the story although it cannot be identified with any particular passage. "Tres Joli" was first published in the American Magazine in August, 1912; it was reprinted in Foote's collection Blister Jones in 1913. A fine opportunity to own an early and most attractive Foote manuscript 8vo. . This is written on good quality paper; a few leaves slightly browned at margins, but overall a fine, bright, crisp manuscript, with a front wrapper inscribed “Tres Joli, by John Taintor Foote” in ink in the author's hand

• USD 1,500.00 > Andere Währungen
• Bestellnummer: 10011

• Antiquariat: James Cummins Bookseller Inc. (USA)