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James Baldwin

Sold for $4,800 at Christie's on Jun 30, 2005.

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A draft script Blues For Mr. Charlie, [n.d. but circa late 1960s], 145pp. of mimeographed typescript, with black imitation leather cover stamped Blues For Mr. Charlie By James Baldwin, annotated on 8 pages in red ballpoint pen in Brando's hand with observations on and amendments to the script, notes include: - p. 1-37: Humour lacking - p. 1-54: String it tite [sic] Easy to do. Keep the story tense - p. 1-57: Pretty composed for a man who lost his son; accompanied by 6 books by Baldwin, titles comprise: The Fire Next Time, two copies, New York, 1963 and New York, 1967, with portions of the text underlined and highlighted and minor notes in the margin in Brando's hand; Nobody Knows My Name, two copies, both New York, 1961; Blues For Mr. Charlie, two copies, London, 1965 and New York, 1964; and a Western Union telegram, dated 12 December, 1964, from Baldwin to Brando, asking Brando to call him urgently (8)

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