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Lot #1136
Bing Crosby

Crosby shows his feminine side: “No - I’m not the queen [of the Apple Blossom festival], just the grand marshal of the parade. I may wear a few blossoms over one ear however, as a concession to the gay spirit which I’m sure will prevail”

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Crosby shows his feminine side: “No - I’m not the queen [of the Apple Blossom festival], just the grand marshal of the parade. I may wear a few blossoms over one ear however, as a concession to the gay spirit which I’m sure will prevail”

ALS signed “Bing,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to a friend asking a couple of small favors. In part, “Hand the enclosed ten spot to the maid who looked after my room while I was there. I left without rewarding her for a good job. I might be back some day and I wouldn’t want her to put ground glass between my sheets…Going down to Virginia…in connection with the Apple Blossom festival. No - I’m not the queen, just the grand marshal of the parade. I may wear a few blossoms over one ear however, as a concession to the gay spirit which I’m sure will prevail.” In fine condition, with two horizontal mailing folds. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #298 - Ended June 22, 2005