- "ERICA JONG AND KEN BURROWS ARE ASTONISHED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR MARRIAGE... A TRIUMPH OF HOPE OVER EXPERIENCE" -

JONG (Erica, American novelist and poet, 1942-).

A collection of two letters, two signed limited edition poems and a marriage notice, 1987-1991, all sent to Hollywood reporter George Christy. 

Two poems (both with original envelopes) printed on wove paper, signed by Jong and numbered [145 of 250, and 69 of 400], with one further inscribed and signed to George Christy. Two letters (both with original envelopes) to George Christy, one handwritten, signed 'Erica' and dated '17 Sept 89', and typed, signed 'Erica' and dated 'May 29, 1987'. One printed notice, with wet-stamp in black ink stating 'A triumph of hope over experience', announcing Erica Jong and Ken Burrows' marriage 'on Saturday, August 5th, 1989'. Sizes: letters - 26.5cm x 18.5cm and 19.7cm x 14.6cm / poems - 23.3cm x 14.6cm and 23.5cm x 14.5cm / engagement notice - 19.5cm x 13.2cm.

Very Good condition. Light creasing. Envelopes with expected light blemishes. Some age-toning to top edge of one envelope. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images.

A small archive of two Erica Jong signed limited edition poems, two letters and a marriage announcement. One poem titled "The whole point / Vermont, August 5, 1989 / Erica to Ken" and "We wish you a sunny 1992, full of new shoes! / Love, Erica Jong, Ken Burrows, & Molly Jong-Fast". One of the letters is hand-written and one is typed, and both are signed.

Provenance: From the personal archives of Hollywood reporter George Christy.