ALS in pencil signed “G. G.,” three pages on two sheets, 6 x 9.75, no date. Letter to her mysterious friend, Bob Reud. In part: “Thank you, thank you for bundles—Xmas ones. It was all so nice and makes me think of you as such a sweet person. If I only could forget that you ask so many questions when I see you…Do you think it would be wise for me to buy a piece of property to build a home on in the near future. Not that I really know why I ask you but perhaps you do know about things and stars…If you like to write sometimes to me and tell me about N. York you know I will be delighted." Beautifully double-suede-matted and framed with an MGM publicity photo of the lovely actress to an overall size of 30 x 18; the frame has a clear backing so that the writing on the reverse of the first page can be read. In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a newspaper article about Garbo's secretive relationship with Reud, describing him as a man who ushered her around New York City when she visited. He worked at the Palace Theatre—in an office decorated with Garbo paraphernalia—and served as her bodyguard, confidante, and advisor. The article begins to hint at an intimate relationship, but ponders if 'Reud means as much to Garbo as Garbo means to Reud.' Evidently, Garbo appreciated his company to an extent, but was put off by his pestering stream of questions. A rare and lengthy piece of correspondence from the actress's enigmatic private life. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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