Russian-born aviator and aeronautical engineer (1894–1974), manufacturer of pursuit planes, and inventor of various airplane devices including a bombsight. TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8, personal letterhead, March 30, 1961. Letter to the editor of a Russian newspaper. In part: “I read your comments on Eric Severeid’s article…I was most impressed with your realistic and constructive views on our bizarre behavior vis-a-vis the USSR…I am sending you my new book…in which I attempt to explain the cause of the chaos and confusion which rein [sic] in Washington, particularly in the area of national defense.” In fine condition, with some mild scattered wrinkling. RR Auction COA.
