^Lot 471 Jack London

Brief ALS signed “Jack,” one page, 6.5 x 5, stamp-dated January 4, 1906. London’s letter is written on a blank sheet of a two-page letter to London from Mrs. Joshua Slocum, wife of Captain Joshua Slocum. Mrs. Slocum’s letter reads, in full. “Your letter to Captain Slocum has been forwarded to my address. Captain Slocum at this time is in Inagua West Indies, he arrived there December 2nd with the ‘Spray.’ He expected to spend the winter there. Very Sincerely, Mrs. Joshua Slocum. December 23rd 1905. Captain’s home address is West Lisbury, Martha’s Vineyard Mass.” On the inside of the second integral page, London writes from Jamaica, in full: “Dear Roscoe–This explains how I missed Slocum. Jack.” Central vertical fold through London’s letter, affecting a single letter of signature, and some scattered light toning and soiling to all pages, otherwise fine condition.