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Lot #905
Jose Raul Capablanca Autograph Letter Signed

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World-champion Cuban chess player (1888-1942) considered one of the greatest of all time. ALS in French, signed “Raul,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, Hotel Packard letterhead, May 9, 1938. Untranslated handwritten letter to Olga Chagodief, who he would marry in October 1938. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Capablanca's hand and incorporating his signature, "J. R. Capablanca," in the return address area.

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