Lot 844
Condition is Fine unless otherwise noted. [Show Biz!]. Two Typed Letters Signed by Eddie Cantor and One by Sammy Davis Jr.
A. Typed Letter Signed by Eddie Cantor. One page, Quarto, on imprinted personal letterhead, n.p., May 7, 1937. Jocose thank you letter to the rabbi who officiated at the wedding of one of Cantor's daughters. "…The ceremony as you performed it was again concrete evidence of your good judgement. As you know, there is still plenty of business for you to be had from the Cantor family. However, with four left, I think I am entitled to a rate…" Signed "Eddie."
B. Typed Letter Signed by Sammy Davis Jr. One page, Quarto, on imprinted personal letterhead, [Los Angeles, California], May 2, 1977. To Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, congratulating the mayor on his re-election to office. The entertainer regretfully refuses an invitation to serve on an unspecified committee but extends his heart-felt regards. Signed in full, "Sammy Davis Jr." Staple marks at upper left, else fine. Accompanied by original transmittal cover on matching stationery.
C. Typed Letter Signed by Eddie Cantor. One page, Quarto, on imprinted personal letterhead, n.p., January 25, 1949. Interesting letter to Rabbi E.F. Magnin of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple on the issue of Palestine and the State of Israel. Cantor writes, in part: "…You might have misinterpreted the paragraph in the letter which I wrote to you about Palestine. I could not tell how interested you were in the State of Israel because of what I heard you say at the Temple during the holidays. This is something I'd like to discuss with you, and as soon as it is convenient, by all means let's sit down and have lunch…Affectionately, Eddie." A few occasional stains in margins, not affecting text, else fine. Staple mark at upper left.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
From the Gerald Burg collection.
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