ALS, one page, 5 x 7, personal letterhead, January 21, 1925. In part: “With regard to ‘Is America becoming imperialistic?,’ please publish it wherever you can get it accepted. I quite realize that, The Century having failed, there is a very limited market, but I am anxious to have it printed in America for other than financial reasons, though of course I shall be glad to get whatever you can secure in the way of payment. I dare say The Nation would take it; I feel more doubt about The New Republic.” Cloth-matted and framed with a large portrait of Russell to an overall size of 16.5 x 28. Light toning, office stamps to the upper left affecting the first line, and toned tape remnants to upper left, otherwise fine condition. Written to voice his concerns about America’s growing power, it seems that this piece went unpublished during his lifetime and first appeared in the 1973 collection of essays Bertrand Russell's America: His Transatlantic Travels and Writings. In addition to his many academic pursuits, Russell was an outspoken anti-war activist and champion against imperialism—steadfast ideals that informed his criticism of geopolitical issues throughout the 20th century. Over forty years later Russell campaigned against American intervention in Vietnam based on his anti-imperialist beliefs. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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