TLS signed in pencil, one page, 6.75 x 9.25, personal letterhead, December 1, 1943. Letter to Nancy. In part: “You could not have given two lonely women more homefelt pleasure than you did Polly and me on Thanksgiving day…What sparkles of fun flew like the champagne bubbles from your turkey reminiscences, the record of the ancient dame singing off key, the adorable good-night song from ‘Mary Poppins’ and the appetizing watermelon ditty: But above all I give thanks for people like you whose smiling courage, as Stevenson says, ‘delivers others from black thoughts.’ Dear Joy-bringer with the heart of Mary Poppins, blessed is the childlike spirit that is the true Christmas: For out of childhood’s love and happy trust must come the universal peace and good-will which shall enfold a weary old world in their healing radiance.” Attractively double-suede-matted and framed with an image and nameplate to an overall size of 26 x 21. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Oversized.
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