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Esteemed Russian playwright and short-story writer (1860–1904). Rare ALS in Russian, signed “A. Chekhov,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, December 12, [no year]. Handwritten letter to "the most respected Ivan Maximovich!," in part (translated): "I have returned. I am giving you my new address: Malaya Dmitrovka, House of Firgang. Be so kind to order that my account be prepared and very shortly I will visit you to express to you my respect." In very good to fine condition, with small areas of paper loss to the edges, affecting none of the handwriting. The Russian writer's autograph is extremely rare—this is the first Chekhov letter we have offered.
Chekhov resided in an outbuilding on the Firgang estate at 29 Malaya Dmitrovka Street in Moscow from 1890 to 1892. This marked a particularly prolific period in his career, working on his documentary novel Sakhalin Island while completing stories such as 'Ward No. 6,' 'The Duel,' and 'The Grasshopper.'
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