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Janis Joplin Multi-Page Personal Letter to Peter De Blanc (1965). Group of (3) 3" x 7.75" white pages written on both sides, all in the hand of Janis Joplin with a blue ink pen. Dated August 1, 1965, this has been traced back to when Joplin still lived in Port Arthur, before she moved to Austin (and later, San Francisco). This was before her stardom skyrocketed with her work with Big Brother and the Holding Company and a solo artist. Comes with a photo of Joplin for display purposes. Each page has fold lines, creasing, and light toning. Full LOA from PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication Services. From the Collection of Dr. Jeffrey Alan Rudolph.

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December
10th Wednesday 10:50 am CT
Auction Dates
December
9th-10th Tuesday-Wednesday
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1 Day 21h 40m 30s
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This lot is in: 2 - Signature® Floor Session (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 38316-38653) - 11:00 AM Central Time, Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
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