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Lenny Bruce

The legendary counter-culture comedian uses Ma Barker and other female killers to make a point

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The legendary counter-culture comedian uses Ma Barker and other female killers to make a point

ALS, in pencil, signed “Len,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, New Field Hotel letterhead, no date. Letter to “John & Furniture Maker.” In full, with grammar and spelling retained: “Thanks for the speedy tape!! Every thing is still swinging. Here were my observations on Cherl Turner. There wasn’t one bit of sympathy for the murdered man for 6 days the A. P. and U. P. went on an on about poor kid (Cherl). A. P. finally came out with the story that Johhny Stompenta has a incurable kidney ailment and would have been dead any way. So I did a bit where ‘Look’ magazine was giving her an award for Mercy Killing along with Winnie Ruth Judd, Ma Barker, Ruth Snyder ect.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #432 - Ended July 16, 2014





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