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Lot #143: Stan Laurel Letter Signed -- ''...Yes I've seen several of those Wax Museum pictures, the likeness of me is especially poor...''

Description

Stan Laurel typed letter signed, with amusing content regarding the poor likeness of the Laurel & Hardy wax museum figures. Dated 8 November 1962 to his pen pal friend, letter reads in part, ''...Yes I've seen several of those Wax Museum pictures, the likeness of me is especially poor - Have requested them to be removed unless remade to our approval - I understand many of the other exhibits are also very bad. / No I did'nt see the John Wayne Movie you mention. I guess 'The Golden Era of Comedy' is the same you saw in Minneapolis ('Golden Age')...[signed] Stan''. Letter on Oceana Apartment Hotel stationery is accompanied by Laurel's custom envelope. Letter measures 5.5'' x 8.5''. Folds, else near fine.
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