Letters received, 1952 Oct. 2-1956 April 14, from J. Paul Getty.

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Letters received, 1952 Oct. 2-1956 April 14, from J. Paul Getty.

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Mr. Getty writes initially to Berenson in praise of his Aesthetics and History. They become friends, and Mr. Getty asks advice on paintings which he wishes to add to his collection.

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