Alexander CALDER (1898-1976). L.A. (end missing), to "Dear Gaby"; 1 page in-4. 
"Did you see my circus story (mine)? It was horribly written, but I'm not used to writing, even in English, or American. Can you rectify it a little? Tell Mr. Delpire, of Neuf magazine - that we like it very much, and that I'd like to subscribe - ME", and also Talcot Clapp and Sandra Calder, whose addresses he gives, "and can the gallery fix it for me"...
Attached is a copy of Permanence du Cirque (Revue Neuf [n°7], 1952, green cloth boards, illustrated cover glued to front cover) containing Calder's illustrated text, "Voici une petite histoire de mon cirque"); plus 2 L.A.S. from Tristan Rémy about the circus and the preparation of this issue.
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Lot no. 17

Alexander CALDER (1898-1976). L.A. (end missing), to "Dear Gaby"; 1 page in-4. "Did you see my circus story (mine)? It was horribly written, but I'm not used to writing, even in English, or American. Can you rectify it a little? Tell Mr. Delpire, of Neuf magazine - that we like it very much, and that I'd like to subscribe - ME", and also Talcot Clapp and Sandra Calder, whose addresses he gives, "and can the gallery fix it for me"... Attached is a copy of Permanence du Cirque (Revue Neuf [n°7], 1952, green cloth boards, illustrated cover glued to front cover) containing Calder's illustrated text, "Voici une petite histoire de mon cirque"); plus 2 L.A.S. from Tristan Rémy about the circus and the preparation of this issue.

Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
€250
Buyer's premium
30%
Alexander CALDER (1898-1976). L.A. (end missing), to "Dear Gaby"; 1 page in-4. "Did you see my circus story (mine)? It was horribly written, but I'm not used to writing, even in English, or American. Can you rectify it a little? Tell Mr. Delpire, of Neuf magazine - that we like it very much, and that I'd like to subscribe - ME", and also Talcot Clapp and Sandra Calder, whose addresses he gives, "and can the gallery fix it for me"... Attached is a copy of Permanence du Cirque (Revue Neuf [n°7], 1952, green cloth boards, illustrated cover glued to front cover) containing Calder's illustrated text, "Voici une petite histoire de mon cirque"); plus 2 L.A.S. from Tristan Rémy about the circus and the preparation of this issue.
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