Stefan ZWEIG (1881-1942). 3 L.S. (with qqs autograph corrections), Salzburg May 20, 25 and June 1, 1927, to bookseller Simon Kra; 1page in-4 each in his cipher; in German.
Concerning a dispute between Romain Rolland and Kra over the sale of Rolland's letters, and the manuscript of Antoinette that belonged to his mother. Despite Zweig's attempt at conciliation, R. Rolland wants to go to court to prevent the disclosure of his letters...
Enclosed is a P.S. by Romain Rolland, Villeneuve January 4, 1929, releasing the said letters from escrow.
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Lot no. 253

Stefan ZWEIG (1881-1942). 3 L.S. (with qqs autograph corrections), Salzburg May 20, 25 and June 1, 1927, to bookseller Simon Kra; 1page in-4 each in his cipher; in German. Concerning a dispute between Romain Rolland and Kra over the sale of Rolland's letters, and the manuscript of Antoinette that belonged to his mother. Despite Zweig's attempt at conciliation, R. Rolland wants to go to court to prevent the disclosure of his letters... Enclosed is a P.S. by Romain Rolland, Villeneuve January 4, 1929, releasing the said letters from escrow.

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,200
Result
€900
Buyer's premium
30%
Stefan ZWEIG (1881-1942). 3 L.S. (with qqs autograph corrections), Salzburg May 20, 25 and June 1, 1927, to bookseller Simon Kra; 1page in-4 each in his cipher; in German. Concerning a dispute between Romain Rolland and Kra over the sale of Rolland's letters, and the manuscript of Antoinette that belonged to his mother. Despite Zweig's attempt at conciliation, R. Rolland wants to go to court to prevent the disclosure of his letters... Enclosed is a P.S. by Romain Rolland, Villeneuve January 4, 1929, releasing the said letters from escrow.
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