Sold for:
$640
$640
A two-page handwritten letter from Sid Ross to Marilyn Monroe. Written on American Airlines stationery, postscript on a third page. The letter expresses Ross’ regret that Monroe couldn’t meet with him and goes on to offer her advice, including “Don’t be the baseball; be the bat.” Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope postmarked May 17, 1953. Ross wrote an article about Monroe in 1952, and his brother, photographer Ben Ross, had three sittings with Monroe in the early 1950s. PROVENANCE From the lost archive of Marilyn Monroe 10 1/4 by 7 1/4 inches Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2014-12-05
