1985, 1990. Two typed notes (one signed, one unsigned) and one autograph postcard signed. The first note, unsigned, transmits her typed guest list for her 1985 book party (for the publication of Linden Hills). Naylor submits 28 names (Alice McDermott, Andrea Dworkin, Hettie Jones, Faith Sale, etc). Some RSVP notations have been added. In her note, Naylor gives instructions should deletions be needed: "I would suggest that you spare my mother and father. My sisters are expendable since I haven't known them as long and chances are they won't be as willing to support me financially when hard times hit in the coming years." The second note, signed, transmits her incidental expenses for a three city book tour. Her letter states she is owed $2412.43, when she is actually owed $132.52, but the letter is dated on April Fool's Day. Finally there is a signed postcard from 1990 granting permission to use her quote on an upcoming edition of Ann Petry's The Street. Naylor was a publishing phenomenon in the 1980s, being the first African-American female writer to write bestselling novels for a crossover audience. The lot is near fine. [#036723] $750