ALS signed “Natalie,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 7.5, personal letterhead, August 14, 1973. Letter to Ruth Kanin [Gordon] announcing that she is pregnant with her second child [Courtney], and laying out some future travel plans. In part: “If I looked plump we discovered upon our return that I’m pregnant…We’re all thrilled & the baby is due in March…I took Natasha to the Merry-go-round at Santa Monica Pier & thought of the Dealer & Daisy. It looks the same.” Gordon played Natalie’s mother in Inside Daisy Clover, and much of the film was shot on location in Santa Monica. “Dealer” was Gordon’s character’s nickname in the film. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Wood’s hand, with a partial signature of “Wag,” on the reverse of the envelope In fine condition, with small waterspot to beginning portion of text, resulting in some trivial ink loss to a couple letters. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.
