Lot 286
Kahanamoku, Duke (1890-1968) Father of modern surfing; Olympic gold medal swimmer in 1912 and 1920. Typed Letter Signed "Duke" on personal letterhead, one page, 11 x 8½in., Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, Sept. 3, 1962. To Ernie Bernstein, in part: "A great deal of water has flown under the bridge since we hit the heights at the Stockholm Olympics in 1912. Fifty long but wonderful years which I trust have treated you as kindly as they have treated me….Our very best wishes to you on this our Olympian Golden Anniversary…." With an original vintage photo of a young Duke standing in front of a surfboard with "Duke" on it; photo is affixed to black paper with "Duke Kahanamoku / 1st Price [sic] 100 meter Olympic Games, Stockholm 1912."
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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