DUCHAMP MARCEL: (1887-1968) French-born American Painter, Writer and Chess Player. Rare A.L.S., Marcel Duchamp, one ...

DUCHAMP MARCEL: (1887-1968) French-born American Painter, Writer and Chess Player. Rare A.L.S., Marcel Duchamp, one page, 4to, 327 East 58th St. New York City, 23rd December 1958, to Carl, in French. Duchamp thanks his correspondent stating `Dear Carl, a thousand times thank you for sending me… They are remarkably achieved and thank you also for the shipment to George Hamilton.´ Duchamp further refers to a cheque he encloses to the letter and wishes him a happy new year, and before concluding states `Please forward my best wishes to Henri Marceau.´ A good letter with interesting association. Very small minor creasing to corners, otherwise VG George Heard Hamilton (1910-2004) American Professor of the History of Art at Yale University. Henri Marceau (1896-1969) American Architect and Art Historian. He served as Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.