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Yousuf Karsh

Karsh sends thanks for “liquid refreshment”

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Karsh sends thanks for “liquid refreshment”

Celebrated Canadian photographer (1908–2002) best known for his portraits of the leading cultural, scientific, and political figures of his time, including Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Ernest Hemingway. TLS, one page, 6.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, March 28, 1966. Letter to Hans-Eduard Deman in Montreal. In part: “Since I had the pleasure of meeting you in Montreal, I have been traveling continuously in widespread parts of the United States…My thanks for your gracious and generous gift of liquid refreshment…I hope that our paths will cross again…either in Montreal or in Ottawa. It was good to see our mutual friend Gruber – and we expect to meet again in Helsinki this coming summer whilst we are on a photographic seminar.” In fine condition, with some scattered creasing. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #354 - Ended February 10, 2010