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[BLAINE, Mahlon (1894-1969), as G. Christopher Hudson, artist]. Pair of Autograph Letters Signed, One with a Humorous Self-Portrait. Both letters are from New York, 1941. Letters signed, both addressed “Dick” and written in pencil. Sizes range from 13 x 10” and 5 x 7 ¾”. Both with fold-lines, some edgewear, creases. Very good. Both with original mailing envelopes. Both addressed to Blaine’s friend, Richard Oliver, and both are concerning the book, The Maniac. And The Maniac. New York: Books for the Few, 1941. 8vo. Illustrated by Blaine as G. Christopher Hudson. Publisher’s full black silky cloth, boards and spine stamped in red (some sunning, mild edgewear). LIMITED EDITION, #9 OF 1,050 COPIES SIGNED BY BLAINE (“G”, as his alter ego, G. Christopher Hudson). THIS COPY WITH AN ORIGINAL DRAWING BY BLAINE OF A COWBOY ON A BUCKING MECHANICAL HORSE AND SIGNED “G”.