LOUISE BROOKS MARCH 31,1962 PERSONAL LETTER AND JAN WAHL SIGNED BOOK.
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Auction #208 - Part II
Item numbers 1278 through 3040 in auction 208
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Item Description
Two items related to her 20 year friendship w/noted children’s book author Jan Wahl. See Jan Wahl biography in #1895. Typewritten letter is 8.5x11” w/two sides in original envelope. Letter is addressed “Dear Birthday Boy”, notes she “Just Grew Up In February At Age 55”. She mentions doing interviews w/Louise Wilson on “Women In Films” series including “I’ll Have You Know I’ve Been Wearing Bangs Since I Was Fourteen”. A few ink notations, letter is signed “Louise”. Three folds as mailed, otherwise Exc. Full letter is on our website, and also in the wonderful “Dear Stinkpot/Letters From Louise Brooks” illustrated book by Jan Wahl and a copy signed by him is included in this lot. Exc. Interesting pair of items w/personal insight related to this legendary actress who has become a cult figure. From the Jan Wahl collection. See Maurice Sendak letters to Wahl #1895-1897.
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