February 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, February 27th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #140:

Josephine Baker Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...the cat can stay in the kitchen - pay attention to her that she does not chase the animals - birds, etc. Pay attention to Fifi as well...''

Josephine Baker autograph letter signed. Dated 9 April 1964, Baker writes in French on Hotel Navarro Stationery from New York. In the letter, Baker offers one Madame Bruning a monthly salary of 40,000 francs to manage her busy household in France. The mother of twelve closes the letter with ''...Please let me know immediately if you will accept this...'' Envelope addressed in Baker's hand accompanies the letter. 6pp. on three 7.25'' x 10.5'' sheets. Creasing, else fine.