[20767] (Carmelo Samona). 1984 Autograph Letter Signed By Sicilian Author Carmelo Samona. Rome Italy: 1984. Carmelo Samona (1926 -1990) Sicilian-born writer and educator, winner of the Strega prize for his 1978 novel Brothers (Fratelli); dated Roma 15 Feb. 1984; written on one side of plain paper and concerning his book "Il Custode"; text in Italian, the gist of the letter asking about reception of a copy of the book and publication hopes; Samona may have been hoping that the addressee, Frances Keene (1914-1997) writer, translator - would help with that work on his book; with the original stamp-cancelled mailing envelope; some wear and rubbing to mailer, letter with old fold lines; very good condition.