Lot 248
Mann, Thomas (1875-1955) German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, and essayist; winner of the 1929 Nobel prize for literature. Mann emigrated to the United States in 1939, where he taught at Princeton University, then in 1942, he moved to Pacific Palisades (Los Angeles), California, where some of Europe's most celebrated artists and intellectuals passed the war years. Mann became an American citizen in 1944; he returned to Europe in 1952 but never lived in Germany again.
Typed letter signed, 1p, Pacific Palisades, California, Dec. 1, 1945. To American George Marek, thanking him for an early Christmas present, "…I once possessed this work by Berger, but lost it together with the greater part of my library….The publication of the London edition of 'The Tables of the Law' is planned for the near future; only the agreement of Mr. Robinson is still outstanding, who always remains silent as long as possible in such cases. What I want to tell you is that I have succeeded in having your translation used for the English edition, and not the one by Mrs. Lowe-Porter…."
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
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