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Lot 371
Sale 654 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
May 1, 2019
9:59AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$406
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Lot Description
[ARTISTS]. A group of 3 manuscripts, comprising:
COCTEAU, Jean (1889-1963). Autograph letter signed ("J.C."), to Manuel Gasser. N.p., n.d. [postmarked Milly la foret, 18 January 1962]. 1 page, 4to, with original hand-addressed envelope, a few stains and creases, short tears to creases. Cocteau writes Gasser, writer and journalist of "Du" magazine, about his continued ailing health. -- DUFY, Raoul (1877-1953). Autograph letter signed ("Raoul Dufy"), in French, to Mrs. Bignou. Ceret, [May 1940]. 2 pages, 4to, on blue paper, creased. Writing Mrs. Bignou, an art dealer, at the outset of WWII, Dufy reports that he found an apartment in Ceret and is settling in. -- HOMER, Winslow (1836-1910). Autograph letter signed ("Winslow Homer"), to Thomas B. Clarke. N.p., 30 December 1897. 1 page, 8vo, light creasing, a few pale stains. Homer writes informing the collector that he has asked Mr. Beatley and Badworth & Sons "to forward my picture in time for your exhibit."
Property from the Robert L. McKay Collection, North Tustin, California
Property from the Robert L. McKay Collection, North Tustin, California

