World-champion Cuban chess player (1888-1942) considered one of the greatest of all time. ALS in French, signed “Raoul,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 8.25, Hotel Hessler, Berlin letterhead, May 31, 1935. Untranslated handwritten letter to Olga Chagodief in New York City, referring to a change in an insurance policy. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Capablanca's own hand and incorporating his signature, "J. R. Capablanca," within the return address on the flap.
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