[Rarebooks] FS: Superb Louis Armstrong Letter

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ARMSTRONG, Louis AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (ALS) of 3-1/2 pages
20 Jan. 1970.  Fine 3-1/2 page letter written entirely in the jazz 
legend's hand with interesting personal and show business content on the 
back of four 8-1/2" x 11" photocopies of his advertisement for "Lose 
Weight The Satchmo Way." In part: "Enclosed is a tape [not present] that 
was recorded from the television show that I had when I was the Guest on 
the Dick Cavett Show, a real live show. I thought that you and the 
family would like to have it. I received all of your letters and as 
always I enjoyed reading them. So did my dear wife Lucille.... I also 
received the last shipment of lip salve that you sent to me. Also the 
big cans, which Lucille keep in the Refrigerator. But Mr. Kauffmann, you 
forget to mail to me the bill. Please my Dear Friend I am ready to send 
a check to you which will cover everything. Send to me the bill as soon 
as you can. And I will gladly pay you. Because I am always relaxed when 
I have a lot of lip salve. And for God sake, you must make it forever. I 
went down to Philadelphia Pennsylvania to do a T.V. show on the Mike 
Douglas Show.... We got in touchwith Mr. Gruner.... He was the agent for 
Mr. Franz Schuriz Lip Salve--Ansatz Creme. He's still around.... We send 
best to you and your family. Also we wish you all lots of Happiness. 
Goodnight." SIGNED as Satchmo and Louis Armstrong with a large 
signature. Also included is the original mailing envelope, in 
Armstrong's hand, with his signature and return address on the reverse. 
Light creases from mailing. Near Fine    $4000
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