Lot 400
Gorki, Maxim (1868-1936) Pen name of Russian writer Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov. He rose from poverty, which he portrayed in stories of the underside of Russian society. He was first president of the Soviet Writers' Union and helped develop the official aesthetic of Socialist Realism. Autograph Letter Signed ("A. Peshkov") in Cyrillic script, on brown, ruled paper, no place (probably Italy, where he lived 1921-28), June 7, 1921, 1 pg, 7¾ x 8¾ in. To Melin, regarding a list of books Gorky was supposed to have received but had not. In part, "…I have not received those books to this day…I do not understand where Maria put them and I can't ask her about it because she left for Ravenna until the 6th…and I don't know her address…." A couple of small pinholes at folds, else Fine.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,200.
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