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Jack London buys furniture
Jack London buys furniture
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Description
Heading: (London, Jack, purchase of furniture)
Author:
Title: Purchase agreement between Jack London and the Salinger Bros. for various articles of furniture, to be paid for in installments
Place Published: Oakland, CA
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Date Published: 89
Description:


Partially printed form filled out in ink, with various rubberstamps, revenue stamps, etc. Signed by Jack London giving his 1120 East 15th Street address in Oakland.21.5x17.5 cm (8½x7").



Jack London, gaining more success with his career as a writer, is moving into a new house in Oakland, about to marry Bessie Maddern (the wedding was on April 7), and has purchased furniture. Included is carpeting, curtains, two couches, a rocker, six chairs, a rubber mat, and other articles. The cost of $153.35 was to be paid for in 16 monthly installments. Jack London's signature is covered with a light Paid rubberstamp. A rare artifact from London's early days as a successful writer.

Condition
Two triangular chips at one edge; very good.
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Jack London buys furniture

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