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Lot 157

THURSTON, Howard (1869 – 1936). Important Thurston TLS to “...

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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THURSTON, Howard (1869 ? 1936). Important Thurston TLS to ?Silent? Mora. Dated March 2, 1920 and typed on Thurston?s engraved Strobridge-printed letterhead, he writes, in full: ?I received your lengthy letter regarding a Number Two Show. I am interested. There is no great rush about the matter. I would much prefer to witness one of your performances so if the occasion offers please let me know. I think you have the right qualifications and ideas of magic, that is, those that coincide with mine. Therefor [sic] let us arrange so I can see you. Yours with best wishes, Howard Thurston.? The letter is further annotated with Mora?s typed and signed note at the bottom: ?(This #2 show is now the Great ?Dante? show ?Sim-Sala-Bim?) (At Shubert 1940 Boston, Mass.) [signed] ?Silent? Mora.? Old mailing folds, some small marks of soiling.