Mar 07, 2024 - Sale 2661

Sale 2661 - Lot 175

Unsold
Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900
BASKIN, LEONARD. Two Autograph Letters Signed, "Leonard," to Gil Moody or Marvin Sadik. The first, to "Dear Mr. Moody," sending a document to sign [not present], requesting a check, and giving an address for ordering a catalogue of available Gehenna Press books. The second, thanking for an appraisal, promising to complete some works, and requesting that he arrange a swap for a papal medal. Each 1 page, small or square 8vo, "Gehenna Press" stationery or heavy paper; faint uneven toning to second, folds. One with the original envelope. Leeds, MA, 26 January 1987; 19 October 1992

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19 October 1992: ". . . Directly I finish the holocaust maquettes[;] I will model mourning weeds. The Henri IV is by Danfries[?], an interest'g late 16th C engraver. The medal was recast in 1930 but y'r model seems period. Try to arrange a swap for that papal medal with Ross."