May 2013 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 21st, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/21/2013
Thornton Wilder & George Jessel signatures with personal inscriptions. Wilder writes here ''Hurry and learn to read, Mary, these and other improving words by / Thornton Wilder''. Jessel was a popular actor/singer in the 1920's & 30's, and writes here in green ink ''Listen you / little thing, / just you be / like your mama / Georgie Jessel / 31''. Signatures appear on a blank book page measuring 7'' x 8.25''. Page also has two pencil drawings. Item belonged to Mary MacArthur, daughter of actress Helen Hayes who died from polio at age nineteen. Slight discoloring to page not affecting signatures, else near fine.
Thornton Wilder & George Jessel Signatures With Personal Inscriptions
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