Academy Award–winning British photographer and costume and production designer (1904–1980). ALS signed “Cecil,” two pages, 8 x 10, no date. Beaton sarcastically writes, in part: “I can imagine how lost you feel. Really to have had such an inspiration must have been terrific! I can only sympathize. I hope you will take a trip soon somewhere. It will do you good after such a long vacation! I am truly sorry for you, but can think of nothing towards your well being…I am sick of having such revelations,” adding a post-script mentioning someone’s passing. Intersecting folds, scattered light surface creasing and toning, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
