Incredible Handwritten Fan Letter to Brando From Clara Bow. A personalized Christmas card from silent-era actress Clara Bow ...

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Incredible Handwritten Fan Letter to Brando From Clara Bow. A personalized Christmas card from silent-era actress Clara Bow to her "favorite artist," with a handwritten message in blue ink asking him for a replacement autographed photo. It reads in part: "I know how busy you are with your career but...I'd appreciate a new autographed photo from my favorite artist. The one you autographed and sent me almost two years ago is still framed and on my dressing table, but the writing on it has almost vanished -- for what reason I can't understand. You didn't by any chance write with vanishing ink, did you?" A valid question, since Brando was known to be a prankster throughout his life. The card is signed by Bow and dated 1954, and is in Excellent condition with light wear. From the collection of Marlon Brando. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.

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