Lot 474
Lot 474
KATHARINE HEPBURN

AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER

Price Realised GBP 15,000
Estimate
GBP 600 - GBP 900
Closed: 4 Oct 2017
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KATHARINE HEPBURN

AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER

Price Realised GBP 15,000
Closed: 4 Oct 2017
Price Realised GBP 15,000
Closed: 4 Oct 2017
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An autograph letter, signed, from Katharine Hepburn to Audrey Hepburn on blue notepaper, dated 23 June, 1967, the touching one page letter written in response to a letter of condolence from Audrey following Spencer Tracy's death on 10 June, 1967, Katharine reflects ...what can one say - the beauty of life - the sureness of death - & the everlasting strength of friendship - I have had them all - & I must simply know that I have been truly lucky - & get back on my horse, thanking her for her sweet thoughts I am deeply touched, signed Cate, together with original stamped mailing envelope addressed in Katharine's hand to Audrey Hepburn Ferrer at La Paisible, annotated in Audrey's hand in pink felt pen Kate to keep
8 x 5 in. (20.3 x 12.7 cm.)
Quantity: 2

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