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Lot #130
Mikhail Bakunin Autograph Letter Signed, While Exiled from Russia

"Hoping everything will be in order without having to study the authorities’ faces"

Estimate: $8000+

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Description

"Hoping everything will be in order without having to study the authorities’ faces"

Russian revolutionary who was a principal founder of the 'social anarchist' tradition (1814–1876). ALS in German, signed “M. Bakunin,” one page, 8 x 12.25, December 11, 1861. Handwritten letter to the political writer Friedrich Kapp, who had emigrated to the United States in 1850. In part (translated): "Unfortunately, I didn't find you at home—I would have introduced you to the democrat Fickler. I've left my papers at your office with Mr. Zitz, hoping everything will be in order without having to study the authorities’ faces." Addressed on the reverse in Bakunin's hand, "Herrn Frederik Kapp." In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, primarily to the top blank area, and a small edge separation repaired with tape on the reverse. Bakunin, sentenced to lifelong exile, had recently escaped from Siberia to America via Japan, and writes to Kapp a few days before his departure for England.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Science & Technology and Animation
  • Dates: November 22, 2024 - December 11, 2024





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