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204. Wright, Frank Lloyd. Typed Letter Signed "F. LL. W" to Lewis Mumford asking Mumford to visit. 8vo, written on single side of embossed Taliesin stationary, with holograph postscript; light wear, creased at folds, Mumford's receipt docket at head.
[Scottsdale, Arizona], January 10, 1952 [300/500]
"The Bandwagon is filled to overflowing and is being stalled by its own freight of "also-rans" in the commercial gutter. The "plan-factory" is that gutter.Anyway. Lewis, you must come - before long - to Taliesin West. We want to see you and Sophie here this very winter for a week or two. How can I help you arrange this and when?I am to be in New York (on the Guggenheim) February 4th. Will stay at the Plaza and I hope we can arrange the visit to the desert then. Why couldn't I bring you both back with me?Affection,N. B. Help yourself to anything I have that you want.Zeni is undertaking the big collection of my work (in color) in Italy - You like him. He likes you"
[Scottsdale, Arizona], January 10, 1952 [300/500]
"The Bandwagon is filled to overflowing and is being stalled by its own freight of "also-rans" in the commercial gutter. The "plan-factory" is that gutter.Anyway. Lewis, you must come - before long - to Taliesin West. We want to see you and Sophie here this very winter for a week or two. How can I help you arrange this and when?I am to be in New York (on the Guggenheim) February 4th. Will stay at the Plaza and I hope we can arrange the visit to the desert then. Why couldn't I bring you both back with me?Affection,N. B. Help yourself to anything I have that you want.Zeni is undertaking the big collection of my work (in color) in Italy - You like him. He likes you"
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Frank Lloyd Wright MS, Americana, Early Books
Sep 29, 2026, 5:30 PM EDTSouth Deerfield, MA, United States
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