Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE. L.A.S. "LF Lepic", "8 Rue de l'Odéon" December 31 [1933?] midnight, to Junie Astor; 2 pages in-4. Letter of admiration to actress Junie Astor (1911-1967). "Dear Artist I came to see you 120 nights in a row. I always wanted to talk to you and never dared... And the more you play for me, the more I marvel at the marvellous gift of yourself, of your body that I can feel... of your spirit above all (oh especially him!) that animates it, yes, divinely... [...I Wherever I play, I go to admire you. I can no longer understand life without you. On the threshold of this new year, I pray for you, for your soul, for your beauty. How I too would like to be able to write plays, for you - for you alone"... Attached is a short L.A.S. "Louis" to the same lady (half-page in-4): "I sent a very affectionate letter to Marie Bell at her home. But, you know, I dropped it"...