(O`Hara, John)

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Pricing & History
(O`Hara, John). (1905-70) American author and screenwriter. 14K gold Cartier cigarette case, 3½x3½`, 140 grams, enclosed in a red-fitted, leather presentation case stamped on the base `Cartier.` Very fine. Engraved on the lid: `To John O`Hara from Phyllis and Bennett with our love June 1960.` This exquisite cigarette case was a gift from Random House president Bennet Cerf (1898-1971) and his wife Phyllis to best-selling author and screen writer John O`Hara, author of `Appointment in Samarra,` `From the Terrace,` `Butterfield 8,` `Pal Joey,` etc. Random House published two works by O`Hara in 1960: `Ourselves to Know` and the three-volume `Sermons and Soda-Water.`
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