Companion of writer Gertrude Stein, who wrote about their life together in What Is Remembered and was the subject of Stein’s Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas. ALS signed “A. B. Toklas,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, January 21, 1954. Letter to surrealist poet David Gascoyne. In part, “It was indeed Mrs. Sprigge who suggested you should come here and it is kind of you to say you will. To give your time to do so - if you enjoy pictures you shall have your reward. Otherwise there is nothing to offer you except a cup of China tea.” In fine condition, with bisecting folds, affecting a letter of signature. R&R COA.
