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Bruce Lee letter signed. Lee's letter was sent from Hong Kong just before the premier of ''Return of the Dragon'' aka ''Way of the Dragon'' in that city. It is addressed to his close friend and Jeet Kune Do protege Herb Jackson in Los Angeles. Postmarked 22 November 1972, the letter reads in full, ''Dear Herb, There has been a slight change of plan which is the premier night of my motion picture in Hong Kong is rescheduled for December 23. There will be just this slight postponement. I have already written James Lee. I hope you are in the process of getting all the necessary documents for traveling and as soon as I get an okay from James' physical examination, I will write to you to make all the necessary arrangements. Take care, Your Friend, [signed] Bruce Lee''. Single-page letter on a sheet of air mail stationery measures 6.75'' x 11'' when unfolded completely. Creasing, else near fine. From the impressive collection of Herb Jackson, whose well-documented friendship with Lee began while he trained in Jeet Kune Do at Lee's Los Angeles martial arts academy, located at 628 West College St. in Chinatown. With a COA from Herb Jackson's son. A Bruce Lee autograph letter signed with ''Green Hornet'' television show content was auctioned in the Phila China-Kelleher Auctions of Bruce Lee memorabilia, held 6 August 2011 in Hong Kong and sold for $59,323.08 US.
Bruce Lee Letter Signed in The Last Year of His Life Referring to ''Return of the Dragon'' -- ''...the premier night of my motion picture in Hong Kong is rescheduled for December 23...''
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