SIGNED/Handwritten by Harper Lee, "I'm not a collector (of anything) but I have, as you may guess, great interest in books. Firsts is absolutely first-rate!" Scarce ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 1, 1997. Handwritten letter to Robin Smiley, offering thanks for an issue of Firsts: The Book Collector's Magazine which featured a cover story on To Kill a Mockingbird. In full: "Thank you for your most kind letter and for my copy of Firsts. I must say that a bookseller friend sent me a copy of the article -- an item rare in itself for its generosity -- but I had not seen the entire magazine. This copy will be the first of many Firsts, I hope, because I'm subscribing immediately. I'm not a collector (of anything) but I have, as you may guess, great interest in books. Firsts is absolutely first-rate!" Below the author's signature and to the left, she adds: "Happy New Year!" Accompanied by a copy of the December, 1996 issue of Firsts Magazine, mentioned by Ms. Lee, featuring a cover photo of TKAM. Both in fine condition. Book #vC1002. $3000. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, and other legends and landmarks.