On March 15, 1974...
Exactly 50 years ago to this day...
A woman sat down and wrote a remarkable letter.
It is a letter unlike any you will ever see.
In that rare moment she poured her heart out onto the page.
Her words were honest, raw and passionate.
And as I sit here now, with that same handwritten letter in front of me, they seem even more poignant.
Because the woman who wrote them was Elizabeth Taylor.
One of Hollywood's greatest-ever stars.
And she was writing to the love of her life. Richard Burton.
A love letter for the ages.
"When you are in love and lust like that, you just grab it with both hands and ride out the storm.”
Elizabeth Taylor.
Their romance is written into Hollywood legend.
It's as timeless as Antony and Cleopatra, or Napoleon and Josephine.
And here's the incredible thing:
No other Taylor-Burton love letter has ever appeared on the market.
This is the only one. And you could own it.
In terms of celebrity memorabilia, it's one of the most extraordinary items I've handled in my 45-year career. And I don't say that lightly.
It is perfectly preserved since the day Taylor wrote it.
And it comes with cast-iron provenance, and a backstory that beats any film the pair ever starred in.
If you collect classic Hollywood memorabilia, this will be the jewel in the crown of your entire collection.
"Pure animal pleasure..."
This is the only Elizabeth Taylor / Richard Burton love letter ever offered for sale.
That date is hugely significant: it was their 10-year wedding anniversary.
Their marriage had survived through infidelity, arguments and addiction.
But Taylor's letter shows that despite their struggles, she was still deeply in love with him.
Here's the letter in full.
"My darling (my still) My husband.
I wish I could tell you of my love for you, of my fear, my delight, my pure animal pleasure of you - (with you) - my jealousy, my pride, my anger at you, at times.
“Most of all my love for you, and whatever love you can dole out to me - I wish I could write about it but I can't. I can only ‘boil and bubble’ inside and hope you understand how I really feel.
“Anyway I lust thee,
“Your (still) Wife.
“P.S. O'Love, let us never take each other for granted again!
“P.P.S. How about that - 10 years!!"
This is truly a Hollywood icon bearing her soul.
No other piece of Elizabeth Taylor memorabilia has ever captured her love for Burton as intensely as this letter.
But the question is: did he get to read it?
Discovered beneath the bed.
When Taylor wrote it, they were renting a house in Oriole, California while he filmed The Klansman.But Taylor spent her days alone as Burton drank himself to death, and his affairs with local women finally pushed her over the edge.
Just days after she wrote this letter she fled back to Los Angeles.
And Burton was soon rushed to hospital when his kidneys almost collapsed.
After they left the house, owner Toni Henning made the amazing discovery.
Taylor's love letter, hidden between the pages of a book under the bed.
So did Taylor write this letter and then hide it from Burton when she discovered his latest affairs?
Or did Burton read it after Taylor had left him, causing him to drown his sorrows even harder?
The mystery only adds to this amazing story.
Passion and profit.
So how do you put a price on such a unique piece of history?To establish the true value of this letter, let's take a look at similar pieces which have sold at auction.
• In 2021 a letter written by President John F. Kennedy to his secret mistress Mary Pinchot Meyer sold for $89,000.
• In 2007 a love letter from Napoleon to his wife Josephine, written the morning after an argument, sold for £276,000.
Their incredible rarity sparks bidding wars.
For collectors, their value is far greater than other autograph material because they reveal so much more about the people who wrote them.
The more personal the item, the more valuable it becomes.
And when it comes to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton - the most famous couple in Hollywood history - this letter is the most personal piece of memorabilia you can own.
However...
I can offer you this letter for considerably less than you would expect to pay at auction.
This is one of Hollywood history's greatest treasures.
Romance. Passion. Sadness and heartbreak.
It's one of the greatest love stories ever told.
All captured on a single page, in the handwritten words of a genuine Hollywood icon.
For fans of Elizabeth Taylor, no piece of memorabilia will ever bring you closer to the real woman behind the legend.
It's the only Taylor - Burton love letter ever offered for sale.
And as we've already established, when rare personal letters like this appear for sale they regulary achieve in excess of £50,000.
In many cases far, far higher.
But today you have the opportunity to acquire this letter for half that price.
It's available to purchase now for just £25,000.
And you will own a piece which stands your collection apart from any other in the world.
So contact me now.
- Email me at info@paulfrasercollectibles.com
- Call me on +44 (0) 1534 639 998.
- Or follow the link below to order securely in my online store.
Purchase this letter now
Your personal guarantee.
I want you to have total peace of mind when you own this item.
That's why it comes with a Lifetime Moneyback Guarantee and my own personal Certificate of Authenticity.
Delivery is completely free and fully insured.
It's also covered by our 28-day returns policy.
So if you decide it's not right for you, you're free to return it - no questions asked.
If you have any questions about this remarkable letter, or wish to discuss it further, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Or call me on +44 (0) 1534 639 998.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Until next time,
Paul Fraser.
P.S. The story of Taylor and Burton's romance is the stuff of legend. If you own this letter, you will become part of that story. And as a collector, that's priceless.
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