Novelist who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1905. Scarce ALS signed “H. Sienkiewicz,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, March 31, 1911. Crisply-penned letter to Gustaf Lindqvist explaining that due to Typhoid fever, after some months he is only able to answer the letter today. In part: “In the question for the Nobel Prize for Monsieur Virsen he is unable to achieve something also Mr. Kipling can not be of help since both don’t have the right to propose candidates or to chose them. Moreover they don't know the writers works, as they haven't been translated in a foreign language so far.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.