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Gandhi, Mohandas K.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Gandhi, Mohandas K.
- Autograph letter signed ("Bapu"), to Jamnabehn
encouraging her to continue her work popularising khadi, discussing his health ("...pain comes with speed of a horse and goes away at the speed of an ant..."), reprimanding her for encouraging him to eat on a day of fast, and discussing Manubehn, in Gujarati, text on rectos only, oriental paper, 3 pages, 8vo (162 x 127mm), "Thursday"; two small burn holes
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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
Jamnabehn was a member of the extended Gandhi clan who was drawn to Sabarmati Ashram in the early 1930s. She was adept at spinning khadi and worked closely with the grand-daughters of Dadabhai Naoroji. The reference in this letter to Mridula Gandhi (Manubehn), one of Gandhi's closest companions in his final years, suggests a 1940s date for this letter.