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STEWART, JAMES. Small archive of 15 items, each Signed or Signed and Inscribed, to James Stewart Fan Club member Mary Trenor, including a PS and Inscribed, 6 TLsS, ANS, 3 TNsS, and 4 graphite drawings by Trenor Signed or Inscribed and Signed. Format and condition vary. Vp, 1938-40
The photograph: "To Mary Trenor / Sincere good wishes / Jimmy Stewart," half length portrait showing him wearing a hat and with hands in pockets as he leans against the propeller of a single engine airplane. Inscribed in the image, lower right. 10x8 inches; signature slightly faded. Np, nd. The letters: mostly mentioning films he anticipates or is currently performing in or has completed, including Shopworn Angel (1938), You Can't Take it With You (1938), Destry Rides Again (1939), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), The Mortal Storm (1940), Philadelphia Story (1940), and others. Each 1 page, 8vo, personal stationery; one trimmed at lower edge, minor scattered soiling. Np, 1938-40. Two with the original envelope. The notes: three postcards thanking for her letter; and a message on a scrap of paper, concerning her drawings: "What's all this about Rembrandt? Keep up the good work--it's swell." Each 3/4 page, 3 1/4x5 1/2 inches or 9x9 inches. Vp, 1939-40. The drawings: each showing a portrait of Stewart, three additionally inscribed with brief sentiments. Each inscribed in the image. Each 8x6 inches or smaller; mounted to larger sheet. Np, circa 1939. With--(James Stewart.) Large group of items, unsigned, relating to the James Stewart Fan Club: 4 postcards from Stewart to Trenor with printed New Year greetings. Each 1 page, 3 1/4x5 1/2 inches. 1938-41 • Typed letter from Stewart's secretary to Trenor sending a snapshot of Stewart in soldier's uniform [present]. 1 page, 8vo, "James Stewart" stationery. Np, 6 August 1941 • Group of 8 small photographs, each a snapshot showing Stewart alone or with others, including half-length portrait showing him in US Army corporal's uniform. 2 3/4x4 1/2 inches or smaller. Nd • Three issues of the James Stewart Fan Club newsletter entitled The Stewart Spotlite, featuring news about him, reproductions of fan art depicting him, and excerpts from his letters. Each approximately 12 pages, 4to, staple binding. 1939-41 • Group of 16 graphite drawings by Trenor, mostly portraits of Stewart. 8x6 1/2 inches or smaller. Nd • Group of over 60 newspaper clippings, mostly photographs, mostly showing or concerning Stewart. 11x8 inches or smaller. Vd.
