{"product_id":"17581-fairbanks-jr-douglas-bailey-pearl-autograph-letter-signed-to-pearl-bailey","title":"Fairbanks Jr., Douglas. (1909–2000) [Bailey, Pearl. (1918–1990)] Autograph Letter Signed to Pearl Bailey","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eEbullient ALS from the American actor and producer to actress and singer Pearl Bailey, thanking her for sending him a copy of her recent memoir, \u003ci style=\"\"\u003eThe Raw Pearl\u003c\/i\u003e.  New York, 30 September 1968;  3 pp. on personal stationary.  Fairbanks, best known for his roles in \u003ci style=\"\"\u003eGunga Din\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci style=\"\"\u003eThe Prisoner of Zenda\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci style=\"\"\u003eSinbad the Sailor\u003c\/i\u003e, writes, in part, \"Pearl Dear, \/ I just returned to town last night—and what did my wondering eyes behold but the copy of your book which my secretary had left in the center of my desk so it would be the first thing I noticed on my homecoming! \/ I'm longing to read it and will start as soon as I can.  But it is the inscription at the front which I prize most!  Adlai Stevenson once said something to the effect that flattery is fine as long as you don't chew on it.  Well, I'm determined to chew on \u003cu style=\"\"\u003ethat\u003c\/u\u003e most flattering inscription till the end of my days! \u003cu style=\"\"\u003eOh\u003c\/u\u003e, I'm so proud! \u003cu style=\"\"\u003eAnd\u003c\/u\u003e so grateful! \u003cu style=\"\"\u003eAnd\u003c\/u\u003e so touched! \u003cu style=\"\"\u003eAnd\u003c\/u\u003e, even more than ever, \/ Yours ever, \/ Douglas.\"  The letter also includes a lengthy postscript and four empty photo corners to the lower portion of the second leaf.  Expected mailing folds, else in very fine condition. 7.5 x 10.75 inches (19 x 27.3 cm.).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093654687903,"sku":"17581","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/17581_Fairbanks_Letter_1.jpg?v=1722189472","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/17581-fairbanks-jr-douglas-bailey-pearl-autograph-letter-signed-to-pearl-bailey","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}