1001 Afternoons In New York. Illustrated by George Grosz

New York: Viking Press, 1941. First Edition. Laid in is a superb Autograph Letter Signed, June 27, 1941, Long Island NY, from the book’s illustrator, George Grosz, wrtten to Jazz musician and band leader Artie Shaw: “Dear Artie, would you care to spend the 4 of July in our company - coming out to our place (bring your friends along) perhaps at about 6 o’clock and later having a little bite and a drink and a chat - will you? We will be delighted to have you and your friend. Benny Hecht is coming too - I work like hell have to do one hundred drawings for Benny’s (truncated) new book 1001 Afternoons in N.Y. Viking Press. Hence I have so little time, work day & night, so little time to come to N.Y. and call on you. If you like to come give me a word Artie - it is okay too if you have something for the evening to drive out later - just at your convenience, with all my best wishes, George Grosz.” This one page letter is beautifully penned in purple ink. It has two drawings by Grosz. One is a drawing involving musical notes, and the second is an arm and hand with finger pointing out the Grosz telephone number. The book is fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket also illustrated by George Grosz. (Inventory #: 16742J)