Collection of three items: first, an ALS from Leonard Bernstein, signed “Lenny B.,” one page on a 3 x 5.25 postcard, March 16, 1956. Letter to Mr. Joe Roddy at Life Magazine. In full: “Thank you so much for the pretty present. There are two or three that I like very much—but mostly I like you giving them to me in such a gifty format. And thanks for the sweet words about Stravinsky.” In a postscript, he adds, “What I’m doing on Down You Go is earning the rent. What else?” Also addressed on the reverse in Bernstein’s hand. Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 11.75, with a window on the reverse for viewing of the address panel. Second, a typed tribute letter, signed “William Grant Still,” one page, 8.5 x 11, dated September 1943. Tribute to Walter White commemorating his 25 years of service to the NAACP. And third, an ink signature, “John Philip Sousa,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1.5 card. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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