Auction Date:2010 Jul 14 @ 22:00 (UTC-5 : 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
Collection of 34 letters of condolence, both TLSs and ALSs, sent to Huston’s wife Nan Sutherland Huston, after Walter’s passing on April 7, 1950, sent by various stars of the stage and screen, writers, and other notables, most dating between April and May 1950. Signers include; Katharine Hepburn, Agnes Moorehead, Theda Bara, Lillian Gish, Paul Kohner, Alan Napier, John Huston, William Morris, Mary Wickes, and Millard Tydings. A small sampling of the letters include: Katharine Hepburn: “I wish that there could be something which I could do or say that could be some real help to you … I think of your coming backstage so short a time ago & how gay you and Walter looked together & hoe happy you made me fell about the play.”; Agnes Moorehead: “Walter was so appreciated both as actor and man—his wise encouragement that he often gave me–I will always cherish.”; Theda Bara: “Walter’s passing was a shock–aside from his great talent and achievements, he was such a dear human being. I think you both expressed the best of all philosophies in your daily life ‘Live & Let Live.’” All the letters are accompanied by their original mailing envelopes. Also included is an unsigned personal calling card from Howard Hughes, in a small envelope (probably delivered with flowers), addressed in another hand to Huston’s wife. In very good to fine overall condition. A fitting tribute to the patriarch of the Huston family.
Auction Location:
5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
Previewing Details:
Visit www.RRAuction.com
Buyer's Premiums:
From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Up to $100 $10.00
$101-$500 $15.00
$501-$1,000 $20.00
$1,001-$3,000 $35.00
$3,000-$10,000 $45.00
Over $10,000 $100.00
Payment Details:
Paypal address: mandy@rrauction.com
Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Master Card
- Discover
- Money Order/Bank Draft
- Check/Cheque
- PayPal
Buyer's Premium
A 20% buyer's premium will be added to each winning bid, with a 2% discount for those paying by check, cash, or money order.
Your bid is a contract
Placing a bid online means you agree to abide by the terms and conditions listed by RRAuction.
Payment methods accepted
Money Order, Cashier's Check, Personal Check, or Wire Transfer.
Payment for items won in auction 353 is due by Monday, January 25, unless prior arrangements have been made. Late payment may result in suspension of your bidding privileges.
Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, or Discover are only accepted up to $5,000 without prior arrangement: please contact Mandy Eaton-Casey.
Further descriptions
You can call us or email us if you'd like us to answer questions about these items.