COCTEAU (Jean) L.A.S. to Marie Bell of 1 page (21x27) of 14 lines. Framed under glass. "Jan 29, 1960 My dearest Marie I have been working relentlessly and suddenly I found this poor linear likeness which must be that of a poster - (That of [...] for Réjane and of the preraphaelisé for Sarah Bernhardt. Recommend well to those who will execute the poster to magnify the lines in proportion to the size of this poster. I mean that by enlarging the drawing, they should not thin the line. I kiss you and I believe that the poster will be very beautiful and very Bell. John (with his star) "

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