Lot 721
Tilden, William Tatem "Big Bill" (1893-1953) U.S tennis player who dominated the game in the 1920s. Autograph Letter Signed "Bill" on the letter and "W.T. Tilden" on the envelope, 2pp, 7¾x4¾", postmarked 18 Oct 1949 from Saugus, Ca. where he was in prison on a morals charge. Great content to Arthur Anderson. In part, "Write me completely honestly …exactly what you think makes you play worse tennis in matches than in practice….what goes on in your mind on the court…." Matted with an image of Tilden and housed in a double-sided frame; overall size is 12x14¾". Very fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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