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The second newsletter of 2025. The newsletter contains a synopsis, the first draft and the last 4 pages of the second draft for “The Blood of Belshazzar“. On the cover is a newly discovered photo of Robert E. Howard at 7 years.

Contents

  •  fc • Photo of Robert E. Howard at seven years old (new photo found)
  •   2 • “Letter from the Board” – Gain insights from the Foundation’s board members on recent activities and upcoming initiatives – • by Lee A. Breakiron
  •   3 • “The Blood of Belshazzar” (synopsis) – Typescript
  •   4 • “The Blood of Belshazzar” (first draft) – Typescript
  •  31 • “The Blood of Belshazzar” (last 4 pages of second draft) – Typescript
  • 35 • Viking’s Trail – verse
  • 36 • “News and Events” – (Renovation of the Howard House – by Jeff Shanks)
  • bc • Ad for the REH Foundation Press 1st edition books – photos/mockups by Ståle Gismervik

This newsletter is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Robert E. Howard.

Publisher :The Robert E. Howard Foundation
Year :Summer 2025 (mailed October 2025)
Type:Newsletter/fanzine 
Format :Periodical  (8.5 x 11, saddle-stapled)
Pages :40 including front and back covers
Cover :A photo of Robert E. Howard at 7 years old (provided by Jack and Barbara Baum)
Illustrations :None

Notes:

Prepared for publication by Lee A. Breakiron
Not available for individual sale.
This newsletter was provided to Friends of REH and Legacy Circle members of the Robert E. Howard Foundation.

The Robert E. Howard Foundation Newsletter v19 #2

The second newsletter of 2025. The newsletter contains a synopsis, the first draft and the last 4 pages of the second draft for “The Blood of Belshazzar”. On the cover is a newly discovered photo of Robert E. Howard at 7 years.

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