April 8th Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Photography
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/8/2021
"teacher came to me and taught my little fingers to use the beautiful key that has unlocked the door of my dark prison and set my spirit free."
Ultra rare autograph letter signed written by nineteen year old Keller, two pages, 8 x 10 inches, May 18, 1899. Incredible content, in part:
“I am going to write you this beautiful morning because my heart is brimful of happiness and I want you and all my dear friends in the transcript office to rejoice with me...Kind people shall not disappoint me when they know that I plead for helpless little children who live in darkness and ignorance. They will come to my tea and buy Light, - the beautiful light of knowledge and love for many little ones who are blind and friendless. I remember perfectly when my dear teacher came to me. Then I was like the little blind children who are waiting to enter the Kindergarten. There was no light in my soul. This wonderful world with all its sunlight and beauty was hidden from me, and I had never dreamed of its loveliness. But teacher came to me and taught my little fingers to use the beautiful key that has unlocked the door of my dark prison and set my spirit free. It is my earnest wish to share my happiness with other, and I ask the kind people of Boston to help me make the lives of little blind children brighter and happier....Lovingly your little friend Helen Keller.”
With One of a Kind Collectibles LOA. With JSA LOA.
Extremely Important and Rare Early Autograph letter by Helen Keller; Likely one of the best ever offered!
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