Auction Date:2012 Dec 12 @ 18:00 (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
Broadway star (1847–1924) who spent much of her youth dancing on stage for miners in the California Gold Rush, eventually becoming the protegee of actress Lola Montez. TLS signed “Lotta M. Crabtree,” two pages, 8 x 10, R.M.S. ‘Franconia’ letterhead, July 14, 1912. Humorous letter to Curtis Freshel. In part: “Going into my bank I flourished around and fell flat for no reason whatever, my bag flew open, money all over the place, people rushing to pick me up—I refused their help and sat down for just as long as I wanted, I was not to be bossed at all, so I sat there until I felt inclined to rise, which shewed a very wonderful spirit at the time for my position was not at all graceful. After having pulled myself together I laughed heartily for I did not hurt myself at all, so could appreciate the joke.” Crabtree also added a few corrections in ink to the text. Intersecting folds with a couple slight separations, and moderate scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. An exceptionally rare piece—all examples of Crabtree’s signature that we have seen have been her first name only.
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