$550
Stewart, James (Jimmy). Autographed Letter Signed from actor Jimmy Stewart to Mrs. Virginia (Bill) Neff. Circa 1940. Affectionate thank-you note on Stewart’s stationery (10 ½ x 7 ¼”) to Mrs. Neff, in blue and black ink, reading: “Dear Mrs. Neff – It was so kind and thoughtful of you to send me the note. And thank you for helping me out in our time of need. I hope I can see more of you when I’m home again. Love/Jim.” Horizontal folds from mailing, tiny speck at upper right. Bill Neff and Stewart were teenage friends who kept close ties later in life. Some of Stewart’s earliest on-stage performances were alongside Neff, in which Stewart played accordion during lulls in Neff’s magic show.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-04-04
