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Bruce Lee Handwritten Letter Signed "Bruce" Written to Bob Baker Regarding an Upcoming Visit and Thanking Him for "Your Genero...
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Bruce Lee Handwritten Letter Signed "Bruce" Written to Bob Baker Regarding an Upcoming Visit and Thanking Him for "Your Generous Supply of Paper That Would Seem to Last a Life Time." Written by Lee to friend, confidante, and fellow Fist of Fury actor Robert "Bob" Baker, one-page (8.25" x 11"; 210 mm x 279 mm) on printed "Jeet Kune Do" personal letterhead stationery featuring gold and red yin and yang symbol and black Chinese characters indicating "Using no way as way" and "Having no limitation as limitation" representing Lee's personal hybrid philosophy on martial arts. Accompanied by original (9" x 4"; 229 mm x 102 mm) transmittal envelope, postmarked from Los Angeles, CA., 30 June 1970, written in Lee's hand, Mr. Bob Baker / 28625 Rochelle Ave. / Hayward, Cal. 94544. Expected folds with minor stains and handling.Here, Lee discusses his next trip to visit and asks Baker to check in with his old friend and mentor James Yimm Lee and thanks Baker for a supply of "paper." Lee writes in part: "Again thank you for your generous supply of paper that would seem to last a life time!"
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2021 July 16 - 18 Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction #7241 (go to Auction Home page)
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