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Ibsen, Henrik
Autograph letter signed ("Henrik Ibsen"), in German, 1 page on bifolium (6 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.; 175 x 140 mm), Munich, 12 July 1891, to Dr. E. M. Kafka, Vienna; horizontal fold. Autograph envelope.
Ibsen writes from Munich in the year between his two great late successes, Hedda Gabler (1890)and The Master Builder (1892). "Lieber Freund, empfangen Sie hierdurch … meinen herzlichsten Dank für die mir zu Theil gewordene große Ehre und Auszeichnung seitens des Vereines 'Freie Bühne' in Wien …"
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Senior Vice President Head of Department Books & Manuscripts
+1 212 606 7385
richard.austin@sothebys.com
Selby Kiffer
Senior Vice President International Senior Books Specialist Books & Manuscripts Special Projects
+1 212 606 7385
selby.kiffer@sothebys.com
Justin Caldwell
Vice President Senior Specialist Books & Manuscripts
+1 212 606 7385
justin.caldwell@sothebys.com
Dr. Kalika Sands
Associate Specialist Books & Manuscripts
Kalika.Sands@sothebys.com
Annelouise Finn
Sale Coordinator Books & Manuscripts
+1 212 606 7385
Lucy.Finn@sothebys.com
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Ibsen, Henrik
Autograph letter signed ("Henrik Ibsen"), in German, 1 page on bifolium (6 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.; 175 x 140 mm), Munich, 12 July 1891, to Dr. E. M. Kafka, Vienna; horizontal fold. Autograph envelope.
Condition as described in catalogue entry. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.