Jun 20, 2019 - Sale 2514

Sale 2514 - Lot 175

Price Realized: $ 422
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600
DIVINE LONGS FOR NYC PIZZA AND WEED HARRIS GLENN MILSTEAD ("DIVINE," 1945-1988)


Two Autograph Letters Signed, "Divine," to Ron Taylor,

thanking for gifts, expressing appreciation for their friendship, looking forward to meeting in New York City. Together 7 pages. Each 8vo, pale blue paper, personal stationery, written on a folded sheet; moderate scattered soiling to first. Each with the original envelope. San Francisco or London, 21 April; 18 October 1977 [from postmarks].

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21 April: ". . . I made some real friends in New York that I miss very much. . . . I might be back in the City the first part of next month. I'll stop there before leaving for London and Women Behind Bars . . . ."
18 October: ". . . I can't wait to get there. . . . Just want some pizza! New York Style. . . . Also pick up some smoke for me. I'll want to get high with you as soon as I land! . . . Get an ounce or a Bag. . . . and bring papers. I'm so fucking excited! . . ."