Description

Description: Walter Baxter, British novelist and author of the controversial novel The Image and the Search, thanks John Pitcherale for his comments about his book and sends an autograph. He apologizes for not having a photo to send as the ones he has are “rather criminal looking passport ones in London.”  Signed “yours very sincerely / Walter Baxter”

Also included is an autograph sentiment signed (Spain, 2 June 52) addressed to John P. Pitcherale, stating: “With my best wishes and regards / Walter Baxter”  and a Christmas card signed, “Hope everything goes well with you / as ever / Walter Baxter.”

The ALS is on a 10” x 8” sheet of  onion skin paper. The ANS is on a 3” x 8” piece of onion skin paper. The Christmas card is 5 ½” x 4 ½.” Item #A02024

Walter Baxter (1915-1954) was a British novelist of the controversial novels, Look down in Mercy, and The Image and the Search. His first book which dealt with gay relationships received positive reviews; the second, however, that addressed a woman’s sexuality was deemed obscene, and Baxter was prosecuted but acquitted of obscenity charges. He gave up writing and became a successful restaurateur.

John (Giovanni) P. Pitcherale (1919?-1998) was a friend of The Boston Symphony Orchestra.  He is also listed as one of the principal correspondents in The Papers of Eleanor Roosevelt.

Condition: Mailing fold lines, otherwise in very good condition.