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[Christmas & New Year]
Lerner, Alan Jay. (1918–1986). "I hope it will prove to be a rich New Year." - Typed Letter Signed to the Producer of Brigadoon
TLS from the Broadway lyricist to John Yorke, a Broadway Theatre manager, thanking him for his efforts during the previous year. December 20, 1950; 1 pp. on personal stationary. In full, "Jackie boy: / You have been a real hero this year. I won't forget it. And I hope some day I will be able to put my admiration into deed. / In the meantime a merry Christmas and I hope it will prove to be a rich New Year. / Faithfully, [Alan]." Light toning, expected mailing folds, else fine. 7.25 x 10.5 inches (18.4 x 26.7 cm.). Read More...
A typed one-page letter dictated by Marilyn Monroe to be sent to Georges Auric of the Academie du Cinema in Paris, thanking him for the invitation to become an honorary member of his organization. Pencil notation indicates this was sent on February 6, 1960. 11 x 8.5 inches. Read More...