American sculptor, book illustrator, and graphic artist (1922–2000). Crisp ALS signed “Leonard,” one page, 6.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 30, 1961. Letter to Carl [Zigrosser], in part: “Thank you for the very kind words about the portfolio of wood eng[ravin]gs. I am delighted that you like & include herein the prospectus that sh[oul]d accompany the ‘folio. As you can see the price is rather more than I had anticipated & it is only my indecrous [sic], unhealthy, avaricious, greediness where prints are concerned that spurs me to suggest that perhaps y[ou]r duplicate fixes might yield another print or two to my piggishness. Even though you have a surfeit of Baskins, may I timidly aver that I now have impressions of ‘sorrowing & terrified man’ & B. Brecht & w[oul]d gladly let you have some, when I return in Sept. It appears that I will be occasionally in Phila. this coming winter & I look forward to seeing you & more of the riches of y[ou]r collection.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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