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Gandhi, Mohandas K.
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5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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- Gandhi, Mohandas K.
- Four letters, comprising one autograph letter signed, one letter signed, and two letters believed to be in the hand of Kasturba Gandhi and signed by her on his behalf, to Krishnadas Gandhi
in Gujarati, responding with suggestions to Krishnadas's request for work but disclaiming responsibility ("...It is not right at all for a prisoner to take interest in affairs outside the jail..."), with words of encouragement both for his work on Khadi and his sitar playing (“…It is innocent love…”), expressing his hope that Krishnadas has attained a calm mind, 7 pages, 8mo and 12mo, [Yerwada Jail, Pune, Maharashtra,] 5 March to 27 November 1932, silked
Condition
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A group of warm and encouraging letters written in Gandhi's mother tongue to a member of his inner circle. Krishnadas was the son of Chaganlal Gandhi, Gandhi's cousin and a close associate from his time in South Africa. These letters were written whilst Gandhi was imprisoned in Pune by the hardline British administration of Lord Willingdon, and two of the letters were, unusually, dictated by Gandhi to his wife Kasturba. Three of these letters are apparently unpublished.