Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn (May 12, 1907 - June 29, 2003), classic American film actress, authentic, autographed vintage typed letter (TLS), dated January 14, 1986. 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. This particular letter contains one of only a scarce few references to Hepburn's long time partner, Spencer Tracy: "I'm rushing about busy with the Spencer Tracy event & the movie - Forgive any brevity."

Typed on personal stationary with red printed lettering, the letter measures approximately 6 x 8 inches in size, and has been signed in black felt tip, "Katharine." Letter has a central horizontal mailing fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, handwritten by Hepburn's housekeeper, Norah Moore.