The Birdman of Alcatraz. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, June 15, 1935. Letter to fellow bird enthusiast Fred Daw. In part, “Now about the show. I do not think I will be able to enter any birds myself. There would be difficulties that it would be very hard for me to overcome. Here is what I had in mind however. It is to ship you about half a dozen. If you think that they are worth entering you can do so and offer them for sale at the best price they will command and then after paying the expenses out of what you get for them you can take 10 percent commission. I have some that I think would command real money at a show…Now about your yorky nest. I fully realize that sports happen, but it is my honest opinion that your white crested hen got with your yorky cock, maybe when you did not know it.” In fine condition, with a light shade of toning, expected mailing folds and a crease and staple hole to top left. R&R COA.
