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Yousef Karsh: "Keep on writing to those whose work you enjoy. I know your notes will be as meaningful to them"

"Keep on writing to those whose work you enjoy. I know your notes will be as meaningful to them"

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"Keep on writing to those whose work you enjoy. I know your notes will be as meaningful to them"

Celebrated Canadian photographer (1908–2002) best known for his portraits of the leading cultural, scientific, and political figures of his time, including Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Ernest Hemingway. TLS, one page, 6.5 x 8, personal letterhead, September 22, 1978. In part: 'I can think of no better way to keep up one’s interest than by writing as warm and gracious a letter as you have written to me. I am glad to learn that my portraits have aesthetically enriched your life, and what a wonderful idea to let people know who have made an impression upon you. It is with pleasure that I write a personal reply to you…keep on writing to those whose work you enjoy. I know your notes will be as meaningful to them, as to me.' In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.

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