Description
Autograph letter signed, one page - on personal stationery (with blind seal and art print verso), 6,5 x 4 inch, 21.08.1975, reply letter to Mrs. Christine Diethelm - concerning an autograph request and autograph collectors, written and signed in dark ink "Ihr Altenbourg", attractively mounted (removable) for display with a photograph, shows Gerhard Altenbourg seated in front of artworks (altogether 8,25 x 11,75 inch), with very mild signs of wear - in nearly very fine condition.
"Liebe Christine Diethelm,
schönsten Dank für Ihren freundlichen Brief; natürlich erfülle ich Ihren Wunsch. Bin ich doch Sammler und weiß wie ein solcher empfindet.
Übrigens auch Autographen-Sammler! Ihrer Sammlung und Ihnen als Sammlerin wünsche ich viel Freude: die Sammlung möge wachsen, Ihnen Vergnügen und Genugtuung spenden.
Freude macht das Leben erst möglich.
Ihr Altenbourg"
Translated:
"Dear Christine Diethelm,
Thank you so much for your kind letter; of course I will fulfill your request. After all, I am a collector myself and know how one feels.
Incidentally, I am also an autograph collector! I wish you and your collection much joy: may the collection grow and bring you pleasure and satisfaction.
Joy is what makes life possible.
Yours sincerely, Altenbourg"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1926-1989) German painter, graphic artist and poet
Year of Birth: 1926
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