Lot 1538: POWER, TYRONE

1538. TYRONE POWER (1914-1958) American film star, known for his swashbuckling roles in such films as The Mask of Zorro. Good content T.L.S. "Tyrone" with a holographic postscript, 2pp. 4to., Sept. 16, 1945, to his friend Watson Webb, Jr. regarding his observations on a recent visit to Japan. In part: "...Since last Sunday at this time, I have made two trips to the Empire... I have actually landed on the island of Honshu, have seen at the very close range, the last remaining battleship that the Jap navy has afloat... the Nagato. I have seen, and sat in the famous Baka bomb, and Kamikaze planes and taken a couple of souveniers [sic] from some of the other planes sitting around the field. I have flown, at 500 ft., over Tokyo, and seen what is left of what was the 5th. largest city in the world.... it was staggering. I have driven through the unbelievable wilderness that was once the city of Yokohama. In other words, I have been to the end of the line..." He adds in his hand a postscript reading: "When I see you remind me to tell you all of the story of Coop in 'Saratoga Trunk', & the dinner sequence! It's a classic." Power enlisted in the Marines in 1942 and quickly earned his wings and rose in rank to First Lieutenant. He served in the Pacific theater carrying supplies and wounded, and was discharged in 1946. Very good condition.
$100-150