Nobel Prize–nominated Soviet novelist, poet, and playwright (1892–1968) who served as a war correspondent during World War II. TLS in Russian, one page, 8 x 11.75, personal letterhead, December 11, 1961. Paustovsky writes to Sergey Aleyevich. In full (translated): “Thanks for the kind words! I am continuing to write ‘Story of a Life.’ The next part will be published in the magazine ‘Znamya’ [The Banner] in 1962. Please accept my best wishes….” Intersecting folds, a few mild wrinkles, and light toning (mainly to blank bottom half of sheet), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
