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Gertrude Stein

Gertrude Stein

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Gertrude Stein

Expatriate American writer (1874–1946) best known for novels, poetry, and opera libretti marked by a distinctive, playfully experimental, sometimes nonsensical use of language. ALS on her personal “A Rose Is A Rose” embossed notecard, 5.5 x 3.75, no date. Stein writes to Kitty Buss, “My dear Kitty,” a friend of Stein’s and Alice Toklas. In full: “After all it wasn’t all. Make it 12 instead of 12.30.” Lower right corner crease and mild edge toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the back panel of the original mailing envelope, with her return address and green wax seal. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #377 - Ended October 12, 2011