Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn (May 12, 1907 - June 29, 2003), classic American film actress, authentic, autographed vintage handwritten letter (ALS), no date. 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. In this letter of thanks, Hepburn raves that "those pajamas are indeed a perfect gift," confirming that Hicks "hit the nail on the head -"

Written on yellow lined paper, the letter measures approximately 5 x 8 inches in size, and is penned and signed at the conclusion in black ink, "XXX Kate." Letter bears a central horizontal mailing fold.