Lot 722

W. Filchner. 2 handwritten letters with postmarks: Zurich, 17 January and 29 April 1956. – To Kramer and Dr Sälzle.

Estimate
€ 200
Starting Price
€ 140
Lot: 722
Category: Manuscripts and autographs
WILHELM FILCHNER (1877 Munich – 1957 Zurich)
Geophysicist, explorer and travel writer

2 handwritten letters bearing a signature.



(Slightly discoloured.)



1) Handwritten letter bearing a signature. Zurich, Denzlerstraße 42, 17 January 1956. 1 sheet, folded several times; 2 pages written in blue ink. 29.6 x 20.8 cm. Bearing the sender’s postmark and a forwarding note by the recipient in pencil. – To his friend Kramer, to whom he reports on his state of health and state of mind. Furthermore, a publisher is awaiting illustrative material for a new book.



2) Handwritten letter with signature. Zurich, 29 April 1956. 1 folded sheet, 2 pages written on in blue ink. 20.9 x 14.6 cm. – To Dr Sälzle. Concerning the lack of a reply from publishers in the United States and London regarding the publication of a book entitled ‘Murgo’.