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Piotr Kropotkin

Anarchist Piotr Kropotkin writes from prison

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Anarchist Piotr Kropotkin writes from prison

Russian political theorist whose notion of anarchist communism proposed that private property and unequal distribution of wealth should give way to the free distribution of goods and services. ALS in French, signed “P. Kropotkin,” three pages both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, July 2, 1883. Letter written while serving a five year prison term in France for belonging to the International. He thanks his correspondent for going to considerable trouble to obtain certain books for him and saying he will return the books within a fortnight. In fine condition, with several areas of light toning, small paper loss to bottom of signed page and expected folds. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #296 - Ended April 20, 2005