Russian geographer, zoologist, and political theorist (1842–1921) best known for his advocacy of anarchist communism. ALS signed “P. Kropotkin,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, June 26, 1903. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “The book on Russian literature, Ideals & Realities in Russian Literature, is in this state: I have just finished to rewrite the 7th chapter (incl. Gorky). I begin the 8th which is the last…The first 7 chapters are quite ready, & typewritten in their definitive form. As to the French publisher, I have yet decided nothing.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
