^Lot 580 Edgar Rice Burroughs

American novelist (1875–1950) best known for his popular series of novels based on feral-child-turned-jungle hero Tarzan. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. letterhead, October 14, 1936. Burroughs writes to an autograph collector. In part: “I am sorry that I have no suitable photograph to autograph for your collection. I am, however autographing the card enclosed with your letter [not present], and am returning it herewith. It is rather difficult to answer your last paragraph as, of course, my boyhood idols appear rather silly to me now, and none of my ambitions was along the writing line." In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, mounting remnants to reverse, and some mild edge toning.