Title: Archive of letters and postcards from Marion Davies to her nephew Charles Lederer Author: Davies, Marion Place: Various Places Publisher: Date: 1950s-60s Description: Collection of 3 Autograph Letters Signed, 1 Typed Letter Signed, 3 telegrams, 2 real photo post cards, a cashed check for $5000, advertising prospectus for 'The Davies Building, 460 Park Avenue' with holograph note at head of wrapper, and several manuscript notes. Also included are 5 typewritten pages, dated May 2, 1957, detailing events surrounding the death of W.R. Hearst and Miss Davies' difficulties with the Hearst estate, unsigned. A collection of warm and heartfelt correspondence from the long time companion of William Randolph Hearst, actress Marion Davies, and her nephew, screen writer, Charles Lederer. In one letter, penned at Wyntoon ("Time - One hour past cocktail time"), she begins: "Thanks for leaving the 'Aunt' off of the letter you sent me. I am getting very sensitive and the mere call of 'Aunt Marion' gives me the pink elephant shakes...Anyway, hot spit, I like to hear from you." After relaying various updates and current family news she closes the letter "Love, Marion" and with the post script: "I'm perfectly sober." The two post cards show Miss Davies in Seville and Granada. Lot Amendments Condition: Very good to fine. Item number: 190604
Title: Archive of letters and postcards from Marion Davies to her nephew Charles Lederer Author: Davies, Marion Place: Various Places Publisher: Date: 1950s-60s Description: Collection of 3 Autograph Letters Signed, 1 Typed Letter Signed, 3 telegrams, 2 real photo post cards, a cashed check for $5000, advertising prospectus for 'The Davies Building, 460 Park Avenue' with holograph note at head of wrapper, and several manuscript notes. Also included are 5 typewritten pages, dated May 2, 1957, detailing events surrounding the death of W.R. Hearst and Miss Davies' difficulties with the Hearst estate, unsigned. A collection of warm and heartfelt correspondence from the long time companion of William Randolph Hearst, actress Marion Davies, and her nephew, screen writer, Charles Lederer. In one letter, penned at Wyntoon ("Time - One hour past cocktail time"), she begins: "Thanks for leaving the 'Aunt' off of the letter you sent me. I am getting very sensitive and the mere call of 'Aunt Marion' gives me the pink elephant shakes...Anyway, hot spit, I like to hear from you." After relaying various updates and current family news she closes the letter "Love, Marion" and with the post script: "I'm perfectly sober." The two post cards show Miss Davies in Seville and Granada. Lot Amendments Condition: Very good to fine. Item number: 190604
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