TLS signed “John Wayne, Duke,” one page, 6 x 8.25, personal letterhead, stamp-dated June 8, 1976. Letter to Alan Shephard, in full: “Didn’t know that you had slipped into my line of work. I was most happy to receive your note and shall certainly see ‘The Old Gun’ at the first opportunity. Your friend Ed Nigro is stepping up into the top handicap class in his field of endeavor. I am proud of him. I have a new one coming out in July called ‘The Shootist’ that I think will get kudos here and there. Hope our trails cross one of these days soon.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Wayne starred as J. B. Books in the 1976 film The Shootist, his final motion picture role. Letters from Wayne remain scarce, with examples featuring his famous moniker all the more rare and desirable. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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