EDITH PIAF: A typed thank-you letter, dated March 16, 1949 and signed by Edith Piaf: "Monsieur, I have received your letter, which has touched me deeply, and I am delighted to be part of your association. I enclose by the same letter the amount of my contribution. Thanking you again, please accept, Sir, my best regards. Edith Piaf". Beautiful document. 1 autographed postcard enclosed. The lot

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