Ebullient ALS from the American actor and producer to actress and singer Pearl Bailey, thanking her for sending him a copy of her recent memoir, The Raw Pearl.  New York, 30 September 1968;  3 pp. on personal stationary.  Fairbanks, best known for his roles in Gunga Din, The Prisoner of Zenda, and Sinbad the Sailor, writes, in part, "Pearl Dear, / I just returned to town last night—and what did my wondering eyes behold but the copy of your book which my secretary had left in the center of my desk so it would be the first thing I noticed on my homecoming! / I'm longing to read it and will start as soon as I can.  But it is the inscription at the front which I prize most!  Adlai Stevenson once said something to the effect that flattery is fine as long as you don't chew on it.  Well, I'm determined to chew on that most flattering inscription till the end of my days! Oh, I'm so proud! And so grateful! And so touched! And, even more than ever, / Yours ever, / Douglas."  The letter also includes a lengthy postscript and four empty photo corners to the lower portion of the second leaf.  Expected mailing folds, else in very fine condition. 7.5 x 10.75 inches (19 x 27.3 cm.).