Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn (May 12, 1907 - June 29, 2003), classic American film actress, authentic, autographed vintage typed letter (TLS), dated July 25, 1990. Includes facsimile copied page from Hicks' original letter. Over the course of her illustrious career, Hepburn won a record four Academy Awards for the films "Morning Glory," "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," "The Lion in the Winter" and "On Golden Pond."

This piece comes from a vast collection of letters spanning a 12 year correspondence between the elusive actress and an avid admirer, Alice Hicks. Within these pages, Hepburn's typically short and brief responses to fan mail take on a seemingly invested, almost poetic form, suggesting a deeper, more intimate relationship between the two women. In a brief response, the actress references the American 'People's Poet,' Edgar Guest, entertaining the idea that, "Certainly, Edgar Guest is right -- But I think that most of us are almost submerged by thises and thats --"

Typed on personal stationary with red printed lettering, the letter measures approximately 5.5 x 8.5 inches in size, and has been signed in black ink, "K. Hep." Letter bears central horizontal mailing fold. Accompanied by original mailing envelope.

Also accompanied by a page from Hicks' original letter, in which the fan references Hepburn's "thises and thats" quote, and a photocopy of the Guest poem sent by Hicks.