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Lot #548
Robert Ripley

“You state that deaf mutes are the fastest talkers in the world, I would greatly appreciate your sending me proof”

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“You state that deaf mutes are the fastest talkers in the world, I would greatly appreciate your sending me proof”

TLS signed “Ripley,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Believe It or Not letterhead, no date. Letter to W. C. Driscoll. In part: “With regard to your letter of June 10th, in which you state that deaf mutes are the fastest talkers in the world, I would greatly appreciate your sending me proof…I would like to use it in my cartoons, it is necessary that I have further information regarding this statement.” Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #430 - Ended June 18, 2014