Fountain pen signature, “Thomas Mann,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 slip. Matted with a paperback cover of The Magic Mountain and a mailing envelope addressed in another hand, postmarked November 2, 1938, and framed to an overall size of 7.75 x 15.25. In very good condition, with light horizontal bend, uniform toning, and an area of discoloration touching his first name. RRAuction COA.