Russian writer. His novel Doctor Zhivago earned him the 1955 Nobel Prize for Literature, but aroused so much opposition in the USSR that he declined the honor. Hand addressed envelope by Pasternak, 6.5 x 4.5, addressed in Russian to “Avia. Tbilisi. Lenin’s Str., 85 Aprt. 5, Simon Ivanovich Chikovany” and bearing his Moscow return address along the bottom, “From B. Pasternak, Moscow 17, Lavrushensky Str. 17/19, apt. 72.” In fine condition, with some minor handling wear, edge toning. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
