Two items: TLS, one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, January 4, 1944, declining an invitation. In part: “I appreciate your wanting us to see Madame Djanel in Salome, but a previous engagement will make it impossible…I’m enclosing an autographed photograph”; and a vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen. Edge toning to letter, and moderate contrast to signature and sentiment on photo, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
