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Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
John Derek Signed Autograph Letter 1959 Victoria Plaza Montevideo Gaucho Actor.

Up for sale is a remarkably rare, historically significant, and deeply personal original Typed Letter Signed (TLS) by the iconic American Hollywood actor, director, and photographer John Derek (1926–1998). World-renowned for his starring roles in Hollywood classics such as The Ten Commandments (1956), Knock on Any Door (1949), and Exodus (1960)—as well as his high-profile marriages to screen legends Ursula Andress, Linda Evans, and Bo Derek—Derek remains a celebrated figure of Golden Age Hollywood cinema.

Items of this nature are exceptionally scarce and highly coveted by serious collectors. Finding an authentic, direct piece of international correspondence from a Hollywood star discussing South American culture is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; documents of this caliber rarely surface on the open market and are virtually impossible to replace once acquired.

This extraordinary typed letter is written on the official vintage letterhead of the prestigious Victoria Plaza Hotel in Montevideo, Uruguay (featuring the Intercontinental Hotels Corporation logo) and is dated February 20, 1959. It is addressed to the acclaimed Uruguayan sculptor and painter José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín.

In this fascinating letter written in Spanish, John Derek passionately addresses and defends his cinematic concept of the South American "Gaucho", responding to critics who accused him of creating a "Hollywood-style gaucho or cowboy". He expresses immense gratitude to Zorrilla de San Martín for agreeing with his artistic vision, referencing the sculptor's famous artistic depictions of the rugged, virile gaucho.

The letter closes with warm regards ("saludos de mi esposa") and is hand-signed at the bottom with a large, bold authentic original autograph signature in blue ink by John Derek, with his printed name below.

Condition & Specifications:

Signer: John Derek (Famous Hollywood Actor, Director & Cultural Icon)

Recipient: José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín (Eminent Uruguayan Artist & Sculptor)

Format: Original Vintage Typed Letter Signed (TLS) on Victoria Plaza Hotel Letterhead

Date & Location: February 20, 1959 – Montevideo, Uruguay

Dimensions: Approximately 10 1/4" x 7 1/4" (approx. 26 cm x 18.5 cm)

Condition: Good Vintage Condition. 
The letter exhibits authentic historical character with visible age-appropriate handling wear, including original mailing fold lines, overall paper creasing/wrinkling, light toning, and a small puncture/hole along the central horizontal fold line (clearly shown in the high-resolution photos). 
Sold as-is as shown. 
Please inspect all photographs carefully for full physical condition details prior to purchase.

Carefully packaged and shipped securely with rigid protective backing and tracking to ensure safe delivery to buyers worldwide.

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