Widely traveled forty-eighth Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims (1877–1957) who was much lauded for his humanitarian efforts. ALS signed “Aga Khan,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, Land’s End letterhead, no date. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I fear these are most terribly sad days for Islam & saddest of all is the…selfish activity & blindness of most of our people. My task is all the harder since even the active & educated & good do not realise that the faults of the past can not be undone in a day & all sudden efforts must lead to greater disaster…I feel that all effort should be concentrated on education of Moslem youth & conversion of depressed & hopelessly irreligious castes & classes.” In very good condition, with light overall toning and soiling and various brushes to ink. Many of Khan’s beliefs on improvement of society relied on advancing education, making this an especially pertinent and interesting letter. RR Auction COA.
