Swedish diplomat, economist, and author (1905-1961) who served as secretary general of the United Nations from 1953 until his death in a plane crash; he is one of just three people to be awarded a posthumous Nobel Prize. TLS, one page, 6 x 9, UN Secretary-General letterhead, February 2, 1955. Letter to Keith W. Jennison of the Viking Press, in full: "I wish to express my sincere thanks for your kindness in sending me two copies of Lillian Smith's interesting book, Now is the Time. I very much appreciated receiving it." In fine condition, with a small stain to the bottom. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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