Brief ANS in German, signed “Freud,” at the top of a typed letter written to Freud by a 30-year-old seeking analysis, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.5, December 13, 1933. Freud writes (translated): “Please answer this. Freud. 13/XII 33." The aspiring patient writes, in part (translated): "I beg you to excuse my taking the liberty to address you as a psychoanalyst and human being for the help that I need as much as my daily bread…You may not be able to render assistance personally, for you are a man who has worked much and who would have the right to rest…I would be most grateful if you could kindly recommend another person to me. One who would have the kindness and time to heal a man, or if that is not possible, to at least lessen the illness of a man, who despite his entire unproductive past remains faithful yet in his thirtieth year that his ability to work in the field of higher music would be of value to all mankind…I must add the following: I can currently only beg noble souls for compassion…For I have no income, and live on the Government’s pension…For this reason, I could not now…pay the physician what is his just due.” Central vertical and horizontal folds with a couple small edge separations, and mild toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full translation. An exceptionally desirable example directly pertaining to his work. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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