Italian writer, born Kurt Erich Suckert, (1898–1957) whose surname, means ‘evil/wrong side’ and is a play on Napoleon's family name ‘Bonaparte’ which means, in Italian, ‘good side.’ ALS in French, signed “Malaparte,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, January 4, 1932. Letter written to journalist Max Dorian, translated in full: “Dear Dorian, Thank you for your good thought and all the very best for New Year. I have received a newspaper called ‘Le Courrier’ with an article signed Max Dorian, on Bauer-Bus’s books, dear ‘congressman.’Have you received ‘Literary Italy’ with my own article on Bauer’s books? I will be at [the publisher] Grasset before noon.” In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, with a small separation to top edge of vertical fold, clipped top right corner, a couple slight edge tears, and scattered light toning and foxing. RRAuction COA.
