Russian writer (1866–1933) and son of Leo Tolstoy. ALS signed “Count Ilya Tolstoy,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, embossed crest letterhead, September 21, 1925. Letter to Mrs. Curtis Freshel. In part: “This season I am tyed [sic] up with a new manager…and I am sorry that I can not talk without his permission. I wrote him a letter today and I hope you will be able to persuade him to allow me this little talk. We laughed at your description of the old four poster bed. I like old furniture but I am afraid of beds on which many generations slept dreamed and may be died. A spook may visit me in the night and may be even a crowd of them. However, if you do not mind such apparitions, you are all right.” In fine condition, with a light erased pencil notation to the upper right corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, filled out by Tolstoy with his signature, “Count Tolstoy” in the return address area. RRAuction COA.
