March 2012 Auction Ends Wednesday, March 28th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/28/2012
Autograph letter signed by baseball legend Ty Cobb, written to his young lady friend Marie Quinn. Undated though postmarked on envelope as 15 December 1959. In part, ''...am sorry for I do not like one bit to fail in my word or promises...my return here...means an operation...This is absolutely confidential to you...for it will get out and be an awful wrong play if papers splurge, now do what I ask as I know these paper boys...T.R.C.'' 4pp., front sides only, measure 5.5'' x 8.5''. On Emory University Hospital letterhead, in near fine condition.
Ty Cobb Autograph Letter Signed Regarding His Cancer -- ''...This is absolutely confidential to you and I pledge tell no one, for it will get out and be an awful wrong play if papers splurge..."
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