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MERRITT, A[braham] (1884-1943). Typed Letter Signed. April 19, 1939. Addressed to Mr. Edward S. Sullivan International News Service… On stationery of “The American Weekly Editorial Department.” Signed in pencil by Merritt at lower right corner. Approximately 11 x 8 ½”. Toned, 3 horizontal creases, a few creases at upper left corner, some soiling, edgewear, faint chipping. Very good. Merritt was a prolific science fiction writer and editor, and was influential to other writers and artists of his day, including H. P. Lovecraft. Some of Merritt’s titles include: The Moon Pool, The Fox Woman, Creep Shadow, The Metal Monster and more. Merrit was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 1999. From the collection of fantasy/sci fi collector Greg Phillips.