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To Mr., Stanley. "I would like visiting Edinburgh and if so I would not miss coming to the College you mention. But actually, such a visit is out of the question on account of my health...." He signs with using his uncommon signature, "Sigm. Freud."

FREUD, SIGMUND. (1856-1939). Austrian neurologist, writer and founder of psychoanalysis.

Uncommon Autograph Letter Signed, in English, on "Marsfield Gardens" printed stationery card, 12mo, London stationery, January 5, 1939.
Price: $12,800.00

He writes to stage director, actor and close friend, Monty Woolley (1888-1963). Porter addresses his good friend by the Woolley's nickname, "Beard." "Dear Beard, Your wire dated November 25th, just arrived. I have studied its contents for hours but I don't get it. I thought Tennyson said that years ago. I know you will be very bored to hear that I have a colossal hit on my hands called SEVEN LIVELY ARTS. I stuck your name in one of the lyrics last night just to keep your memory alive...." He signs, "Love, Cole." The "Seven Lively Arts" musical revue Porter refers to opened on Broadway on December 7, 1944. He was in Philadelphia for tryouts which began Nov. 24, 1944. On Nov. 29, he penned this lively letter to Woolley.

PORTER, COLE. (1891-1964) American composer and songwriter. His works include the musicals, “Kiss Me Kate”, and “Anything Goes”, as well as the standards “Night and Day", “I Get A Kick Out of You", and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”.

Typed Letter Signed, 4to, on "The Barclay" hotel stationery, Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1944.
Price: $1,275.00

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