Signed postcard from Cordoba with a unique message
Dated 5/31/53 to Harry Dick & ? Ross, Partington Ridge Big Sur, California
“See this place- the mosque- you can die in bliss. Don’t know which is more wonderful- the Alhambra, the Alcazar, or the mesquita. All gems. The Arabs should have conquered Europe. We’d all be better off. They were civilized. I salute them reverently. There are 1013 columns like this in the mosque.” – Henry
Harry Dick Ross was a close friend, publisher, and correspondent of Henry Miller. He played a significant role in Miller’s literary circle and was involved in publishing some of Miller’s works, particularly limited editions and private press publications. Their relationship extended beyond professional collaboration, as they exchanged letters discussing literature, philosophy, and personal matters. Ross was one of the figures who helped promote and sustain Miller’s work, especially during times when Miller’s controversial writings faced censorship and limited mainstream publishing opportunities.
This postcard is a peek into the mind of a fascinating writer and exhibits his unique train of thought.
