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WYETH, ANDREW. Two Autograph Letters Signed, “Andy,” each to “Dear
Leonard.”The first, accepting an invitation to a Philosophical Society meeting, and convey-
ing plans to visit the ME coast next week. The second, explaining that painting will keep
him from attending the World’s Fair, and looking forward to meeting in Washington in
December.Together 3 pages, 4to, personal stationery, written on separate sheets; faint scat-
tered toning to each, horizontal folds.
“The Mill” [BirminghamTownship, PA], 15 May 1967;Thomaston, 11 September 1964
[600/900]
11 September 1964: “I want you to know how very sorry Betsy and I are in not being with
you on September 14 at the World Fair. I will still be here in Maine painting like mad—so I
know you will understand. . . .”
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(ARTISTS.)YEATS, JOHN BUTLER;AND JOHN SLOAN.Two letters, each to
Art Students’ League Secretary Dorothea K. Chace: John ButlerYeats. Illustrated Autograph
Letter Signed, “J BYeats” * John Sloan. Autograph Letter Signed.The first, acknowledging
receipt of a check of $25, and complaining that the lecture platform is so small he worries
that he might fall off. Illustrated with an ink drawing, occupying the lower half of the page,
showing a lecturer standing precariously at the edge of a platform as students look on.
12x8 inches; folds.The second, recommending lectures to the League including “a talk by
John Butler Yeats (father of the Irish Poet W.B.Yeats) a portrait painter and philosopher . . .
.” 1 page, 4to, embossed personal stationery; folds. Both framed together on either side of a
double-sided frame.
“317W 29” [NewYork], 10 December 1917; NewYork, 4 November 1917
[400/600]
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