Montgomery, John McVey — Two Postcards from John Montgomery to Norman Moser

San Francisco: John Montgomery, 1979. Two postcards from poet, librarian, and memoirist of the Beats John Montgomery, to poet, editor and graphic artist Norman Moser. Montgomery is best known as the original of "Henry Morley," a character in Kerouac's The Dharma Bums. Both cards are typed in the small italic font Montgomery was famous for among his correspondents. One card, typed on the back of a photo service index card in blue ink, contains a contributor's note for Montgomery's appearance in one of Moser's publications, and brief notes on Moser's poetry. It is signed "J" over a typed signature. It is undated. The second is a postcard, addressed and mailed, postmarked 1979. It contains literary gossip, news, and advice. Not signed; typed signature "John Mont." Both cards Very Good, with minor bumping and creasing. .