two typed letters signed to Malcolm Mackenzie, Hon. Secretary, The Empire Art Council
Author:
Douglas Fairbanks
Publication details:
the first 1p, 4to, on blue paper, 28 November 1949, 3 Hill Street, London, W.1; the second, 1p, 8vo, 23 April 1952, 28 The Boltons, Kensington, London, S.W.10
£65.00
SKU: 2467
American actor. In the first letter he says he has Mackenzie's letter of 22 November inviting him to become vice-president of the Empire Art Council. 'I am deeply sensible of the honour you offer me and I am touched by the gesture. I accept most heartily and gratefully. | I have known the Empire Art Council for some time and have been keenly interested in its aspirations and have applauded its progress. | Now that I shall have the privilege of being a part of it, I will make its further destinies a matter of personal concern.' In the second letter he thanks Mackenzie for his letter of 21 April, and is grateful to 'hear of the progress being made by the Council'. 'I was very touched by your comments regarding our burglary, and although it is most disturbing, you may be sure that it has not, in any way affected my sentiments for, or faith in, this country.' Both letters grubby and creased. Untidy scribbling on reverse of second letter. Two items,