Born Solomon Rabinowitz, Russian-born Jewish humorist whose stories and plays, originally written in Yiddish, were the basis for the musical Fiddler on the Roof. ALS in Hebrew, one page, 4.5 x 5.5, his personal stamped stationery, Nervi, Italy letterhead, 1911. In part: “I would very much like to know if you received my modest gift that I sent you before the holiday. I thank you for your feelings of love and thanks to my family, and I send greetings to you and your family…” He adds the postscript “About my situation, I always have work to do. With thanks to God the creator of the world!” According to the consignor, the “situation” referred to in the postscript may allude to Aleichem’s occasional difficulties in attaining commercial success. Accompanied by the translation. In very good condition, with overall creasing, particularly in the lower right corner where a heavy crease has caused the lower corner to separate, repaired on the reverse with tape, and scattered areas of trivial soiling. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
