Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn (May 12, 1907 - June 29, 2003), classic American film actress, authentic, autographed vintage handwritten letter (ALS), two pages, dated Dece. 19, 1984 in black ballpoint by Hicks. 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 sprawling lettering, Hepburn gives thanks for a laundry list of extravagant gifts bestowed by Hicks: "What can I say? That white sweater. The bathrobe! The enchanting pajamas. The sleeveless sweater. The wild plaid shirt!!"

Written on original silk screened stationary by an unknown artist, featuring an image of a whimsical winter scene and the word "Hope." The letter measures approximately 5 x 11 inches in size, and has been penned and signed in black ink, "Kate Hep." Each page bears a horizontal mailing fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.