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Title: Small group of letters from Rockwell Kent and family Author: Place: Ausable Forks, NY Publisher: Date: 1933-35 Description: Comprises One Autograph Letter, signed by Rockwell Kent Two Typed Letters, signed by Rockwell Kent; One Typed Letter, signed by Frances Kent One Typed Letter, signed by Dickie Kent Three original envelopes from the above (the letters from Frances and Dickie Kent appear to have been mailed together), one addressed in Kent's distinctive hand, the others typed Printed RSVP post card, unmailed, from an invitation to dinner with Kent, hosted by The Lakeside Press Used shipping label from Kent's Ausable Forks studio. Original shipping label, affixed to wrapping paper, with stamps, especially prepared for the mailing of the book "Rockwellkentiana". An unused mailing label from The Lakeside Press, with design by Rockwell Kent One Kent designed bookplate for Frank H. Whitmore. Together 12 items. The letters are all addressed to Miss Hazel Kapstein. Miss Kapstein was assistant to the publisher of The Lakeside Press, Thorne Donneley. Three of the typed letters (one each from Rockwell, Frances, and Dickie Kent), are requesting Miss Kapstein's assistance in retrieving a few items left at the Donnelley home during a visit by the Kent family along with other pleasantries. The autograph letter is more personal, thanking Hazel for her assistance during their visit and offering Miss Kapstein the use of the Kent home for her upcoming wedding party. Kent goes on to ask her assistance in communicating a few things to Thorne Donnelley and help with obtaining addresses of individuals met during their stay in Chicago as guests of the Donnelleys. The second typed letter from Kent, 2 years later, discusses the signing of books sent him by The Lakeside Press for presentation, and other cordialities. Lot Amendments Condition: Some light wear, letters creased from mailing; near fine. Item number: 252432