Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn (May 12, 1907 - June 29, 2003), classic American film actress, authentic, autographed vintage typed letter (TLS), dated June 7, 1990. Includes a facsimile copy of a 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. Hicks wrote several lengthy letters to her idol and in quick frequency; in this response, Hepburn pens a brief personal note at the conclusion, begging for reprieve from the most recent "19 page" epic: "25 minutes to read. Have Pity."

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." Letter bears central horizontal mailing fold. Accompanied by original mailing envelope.

Also accompanied by a copied page of Hicks' original correspondence, referencing Hepburn's "Have Pity" quote.