The Ken Oden Collection of African and African American Photography and Ephemera
August 23-24, 2010
 
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LOT 543
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Lot 543
A JOSEPHINE BAKER HAND WRITTEN AND SIGNED LETTER circa 1949, Paris, France addressed to her sister Meg. The hand written note inscribed in English in blue pen on plain paper stationary as follows Dear darling Meg, Thank you ever so much for the things you said in the Tattler about me. You are too sweet and both Joe and I are grateful to you. Happy Easter to both of you...your sister Josephine. Includes envelope. 8.25 x 10.5 inches.
Estimate:  $400 - 600  
Price Realized: $420.00
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