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GABLE, CLARK. Typed Letter Signed, “Clark,” to MGM publicist Morgan
Hudgins, hoping that his encounter with Dr. Blank is “not as violent” as his own was, stat-
ing that director John Ford had already flown from Rome when he arrived, reporting that
he received a letter that morning from director Sam Zimbalist, agreeing to meet in Rome
for the trip to Nairobi [to shoot scenes for
Mogambo
] unless “you have to look after Ava,”
and asking that he bring Chesterfield cigarettes. 1 page, 4to, “Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer” sta-
tionery, onion skin paper; moderate feathering to signature and inscription, faint scattered
dampstaining, cello tape at top and bottom edges, 3 punch-holes in right margin, folds.
SOLD AS IS
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Rome, 18 October 1952
[350/500]
WITH
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Christmas card Signed and Inscribed, “Morgan Hudgins,” in red ink. 16mo, marked
smearing to signature. Np, nd.
SHARES ISSUED TO KILLER OF BILLY THE KID
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GARRETT, PATRICK FLOYD. Partly-printed Document Signed, stock certifi-
cate for the Alabama Gold and Copper Mining Company issued to him, Signed thrice
(“P.F Garrett” or “P.F.G.”), for 200 shares. Signed by Garrett as Secretary at lower edge,
signed with initials and dated (“12/99”) across two revenue stamps at upper right, and
signed as witness to the transfer of shares on the verso. 8x10 inches; unobtrusive vertical
folds, foil seal intact.
Jarilla, NM, 12 December 1899
[2,000/3,000]
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