For Jan Wahl biography, see item #2000. 4.25x5-7/8" envelope sent via Air Mail is addressed in ink w/handwritten return address "M Sendak Amsterdam Holland" on reverse. 8.25x10.75" sheet of unlined paper w/"Amsterdam Hilton" letterhead has been folded horizontally at center, forming letter format that reads like a book. Letter is three "pages" long, written in ballpoint pen. Letter contents include - "I Almost Cried At The City Museum Looking At Van Gogh." He goes on to philosophize about Dutch art "Vermeer Sings - Rembrandt Dissolves In Agony. What A Country. I Am Happy - But - Being Me, Depressed Too." He mentions receiving letter and story, calling the story "Lovely" and "Told With The Usual J. Wahl Touch of Magic." Signed "Yours, Maurice." Envelope has tear at right side as opened, letter is folded as mailed. VF+. Important Sendak personal content to a friend and collaborator. The full letter is available to read online. From the Jan Wahl Collection. See previous items #s2000-2004 and following items #s2006-2007.