ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, March 27, 1923. Letter to N. Teulon Porter about a book entitled Behind the Nightlight, by Joan Maude, as recorded by Nancy Price, purporting to recount the dreams and fantasies of Miss Maude, a three-year-old, as told to her mother. In full (translated): “Thank you for sending the extraordinarily interesting little book whose contents positively cry out for analytical interpretation. What the preface says about the origin of the fantasies is obviously impossible.” Postcard has been removably encapsulated in Mylar. Accompanied by a copy of the book, signed and inscribed to Porter by the author, with Porter’s bookplate affixed to the second free end page. In very good to fine condition, with uniform moderate toning and a bit of scattered light soiling. Price was an English stage actress, as was her daughter. A great example of Freud’s professional interest piqued by an unusual subject. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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