Russian geographer, zoologist, and political theorist (1842-1921) best known for his advocacy of anarchist communism. ALS in French, signed “Pierre Kropotkin,” one page, 5 x 8, April 28, 1892. Letter to friends, in full (translated): "Mr. Keary, an English romanist and one of our friends, is going to spend a little time in Paris. I would be very obliged if you could help him become acquainted with the Parisian world." In very good condition, with scattered creasing, irregular top edge, and an area of paper loss under, but not affecting, the signature. In late 1882, while spending time in Thonon-les-Bains, France, Kropotkin was arrested by the French government, tried at Lyon, and sentenced by a police-court magistrate to a five-year sentence on grounds that he had belonged to the International Workingmen's Association. He was released in 1886 with the aid of The French Chamber. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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