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Lenny Bruce

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Lenny Bruce

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Auction Date:2011 Jan 12 @ 16:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Pioneering American stand-up comic (1925–1966) whose frank, sometimes “obscene” commentary on a variety of taboo subjects made him one of the most controversial yet popular performers of the 1950s and 1960s. He died of a morphine overdose at the age of 40. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date [postmarked October 13, 1958]. Bruce writes to Theron E. Griffin in Mexico. In full: “Lucille told me about your being hospitalized. I’m truly sorry and was frankly surprised. You always seemed to be so active and alert and you carry yourself very young. But I guess your [sic] not the type to let the world know your problems. I hope this note finds you on a rapid road to recovery….” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Bruce’s hand. Intersecting mailing folds (slightly touching initials) and ink a shade light but fully legible, otherwise fine, clean condition.