Valley Of The Dolls Jacqueline Susann Autograph Handwritten Postcard 1936

Description: This is a very rare, handwritten postcard, by Jacqueline Susann, and signed by her with her first name Jackie. The post card cancellation date is: September 24, 1936. The postcard is a black and white photo of the: Kenmore Hall in New York City, at 145 East 23rd Street, New York City, ( A new 700 room Club Hotel, centrally located in the famous Gramercy Park Section. The handwritten note by Jacqueline Susann reads: "Dear Eleanor, This is where I live & do (illegible). I will be in Phila for just Sunday & Monday, so stop in & see me. There are plenty of celebrities here. You rub elbows with them. Saw Helen Hayes the other day. Jackie."The Post card is addressed to: Mrs. Eleanor Penny (Illegible) Pennybracken or Pennybrokend? 6021 Latona Street, Philadelphia Penna. "The postcard and autograph are certified by: Gallery of Fame in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Jacqueline Susann (August 20, 1918 – September 21, 1974) was an American writer and actress. Her first novel, Valley of the Dolls, (1966), is one of the best-selling books in publishing history. With her two subsequent works, The Love Machine (1969) and Once Is Not Enough (1973), Susann became the first author to have three consecutive #1 novels on The New York Best Sellers List.Jacqueline Susann was born on August 20, 1918, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a single daughter to a Jewish couple: Robert Susan (1887–1957), a portrait painter, and Rose Jans (1892–1981), a public schoolteacher. As a child, Susann was an inattentive but imaginative student, and in the fifth grade scored 140 on an IQ test, the highest in her school. An only child, devoted to her father, Susann was determined to carry on the family name. She decided to be an actress, despite the advice of a teacher, who said, "Jackie should be a writer. She breaks all the rules, but it works." In 1936, after graduating from West Philadelphia High School, she left for New York City to pursue an acting career. Her father told her, "If you're going to be an actress, be a good actress. Be a people watcher." This is a very rare and wonder piece of history for the Jacqueline Susann collection, Postcard collection, New York City or Philadelphia History collection, Valley of the Dolls collection or famous author collection or Kenmore Hall or Gramercy Park area collection. - The Buyer agrees to pay all Shipping and handling fees. - Buy it now or Make me an Offer. - Offers gladly accepted. Valley of the Dolls Author: Jacqueline Susann Autograph Handwritten Postcard 1936 . Condition is Used. Shipped with Fedex Ground Service, with declared value, and signature required.

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