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Stan Laurel typed letter signed, dated 18 January 1960 on his personal stationery. Written three years after the death of his comedic partner, Oliver Hardy, Laurel rarely took the stage again after his death. Letter is addressed to a Glenn Laxton and reads in part: ''...The L&H book was in preparation since '54 & completed in '59...No, I never went to any school of acting -- I was born in a theatrical family & was raised in the business, the theatre was practically my home. My dad was originally a character comedian who later became an author & producer of plays & eventually controlled about 7 dramatic theatres in the North of England, so consequently I acquired a lot of training & experience first hand...'' Signed ''Stan Laurel'' on verso of typed letter. Letter has minor toning and folds throughout, and tape residue in four spots to verso which show through. Someone has written the letter ''6'' lightly in pencil to top of first page. 2pp. letter, front and verso, measures 8'' x 10'' and is in very good condition overall. With a PSA/DNA COA.
Stan Laurel 1960 Typed Letter Signed -- ''...I was born in a theatrical family & was raised in the business, the theatre was practically my home...'' -- With PSA/DNA COA
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