Important Russian writer (1868-1936) who was a founder of the socialist realism literary method. Spectacular vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of the celebrated writer hard at work, boldly signed in ink in Cyrillic, "M. Gorki." Addressed in another hand to a collector in Prague. In very good to fine condition, with light brushing to the start of the signature, and a postal cancellation to the upper right corner. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.