Companion of writer Gertrude Stein, who wrote about their life together in What Is Remembered and was the subject of Stein’s Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas (1877–1967). ALS signed “Alice Toklas,” one page on a postcard bearing an image of a matador, 5.5 x 3.5, April 2, 1954. Letter to Leo Perper of New York. In part: “Thank you so much for…the so charming photograph of you in beloved Seville. It would be wonderful to meet you there some day—but it is unlikely that I’ll get to Spain again.” In fine condition, with mild toning and soiling, and some silvering to dark areas of the postcard’s image. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Toklas hand. RRAuction COA.
