ALS in German, signed “R. M. Rilke,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 8.25, March 16, 1922. Letter to Mr. Jaffe, written from his home at Chateau de Muzot, Switzerland. In full (translated): "The notation made by the sender of the requested books that arrived in good condition in two shipments, is an indication for me that you had taken special care sending these packages. Let me take this opportunity to express my personal gratitude for your courtesy. I am returning your greetings most heartily. Please remember me to your father, to whom I am also sending my regards and best wishes.” In fine condition.
The recipient of this letter was presumably the son of Munich bookseller Heinrich Jaffe, whose shop was a favorite of many writers including Rilke and Thomas Mann. At this time Rilke was recovering from a long period of depression during which he did not write. In 1921 the noted patron of the arts Werner Reinhart invited Rilke to live at the Chateau de Muzot, where he found renewed inspiration and could dedicate himself to writing again. In a storm of creative energy in February, he completed the Duino Elegies and wrote the entirety of the Sonnets to Orpheus. Written during this incredibly productive period, this is a superb Rilke letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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