ALS signed “Audrey,” three light blue pages, 6 x 8.25, May 2, 1969. From Rome, Hepburn writes playwright, screenwriter, and lyricist Leonard Gershe. In full: “And that is just what did happen. I have found ‘more happiness than I dreamed possible.’ Every day is such a joy and such fun and so easy? and filled with bright things and affection and all in this breathtaking city. I am a monster to not have written you before but have done a million things and my desk is full, and seems yesterday your daily letter came. But now we are settled, and overlooking our lovely terrace and all of pink Rome and send you a great hug of thanks and love.” She has added the postscript “kisses to Roger” at the bottom of the third page. In fine condition with a light horizontal mailing fold, some wrinkling, and a faint collector notation in pencil at the upper left corner of the first page. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in her hand.
Hepburn had married Italian psychiatrist-neurologist Andrea Dotti less than four months earlier and settled down in Rome when she contacted Gershe. Her wedded bliss is palpable as she gushes about experiencing “more happiness than I dreamed possible” and rejoicing that each day in Rome was “filled with bright things and affection and all in this breathtaking city.” Now “settled, and overlooking our lovely terrace and all of pink Rome,” Hepburn learned later this very month that she was pregnant. Having suffered previous miscarriages, she rested for months and relaxed by painting before delivering her son in February 1970. A fun-spirited letter from the newlywed to Gershe, who had written Hepburn’s successful 1957 film Funny Face—receiving an Academy Award for his efforts. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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