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Lot 503

Trotsky, Leon (1879-1940). Russian communist and revolutionary leader. At odds with Stalin following Lenin's death, he was exiled and later assassinated.

Typed Letter Signed ("L. Trotsky"). One page, quarto, Buyukada, Turkey, May 30, 1933. To John Gunther. Mailing folds and some age toning at edges. Minor wrinkling at edges. In very good condition.

In this rare TLS written in English, Trotsky responds to author/journalist John Gunther: "Thank you for sending me a copy of Harper's Magazine containing your article, which shows your sympathetic interest in my personal work and in the activity of the International Left Opposition…if you should happen to have the recent issue of Current History with the review of my History of the Russian Revolution by Professor Bernadsky, I would appreciate it if you were to send it to me for a few days…What is your opinion about the situation in Austria? Will Dollfuss continue in power for any length of time?…" In spite of Trotksy's exile, he stayed active in the left wing political scene until his assassination.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.

 
Realized $1,093



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