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Tolstoy, Lev Nikolaevich
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Tolstoy, Lev Nikolaevich
- Fine autograph letter in English, signed ("Leo Tolstoy")
- paper
to his "dear young friend", Ernest Kent in Nottingham, assuring him that he is not "too young to wrestle with the evil, the egotism, that is in us all", asserting that understanding this should be the sole aim in living a good spiritual life, commending his letter to the bishop and wishing him "steady progress in your spiritual i.e. true life",
1 page, 8vo (c.16.5 x 11cm), autograph envelope (postmarked Moscow, Nottingham and Beeston), 31 March 1905, creasing at folds, heavier on the envelope; together with a photograph of Tolstoy, inscribed "Leo Tolstoy" by the artist in white ink on the mount (c.30.5 x 25cm)
1 page, 8vo (c.16.5 x 11cm), autograph envelope (postmarked Moscow, Nottingham and Beeston), 31 March 1905, creasing at folds, heavier on the envelope; together with a photograph of Tolstoy, inscribed "Leo Tolstoy" by the artist in white ink on the mount (c.30.5 x 25cm)
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."