Duden, Konrad, classicist (1829-1911), founder of the well-known German dictionary bearing his name. Autograph letter signed.

€ 15,000.00

A comprehensive and emotional letter to his sister Hermine Weber about unpleasant financial and family matters, including a detailed account of the questionable financial arrangements of his brother August (which had led to a serious rift between them) and news from his son Eduard: "[...] As I write this, my dear Eduard is sailing across the ocean, bound for America! He spent a few months in London, where he had a moderately well-paid job and was asked whether he would like to take on a position in Chicago [...]".

Of the utmost rarity.

Includes an autograph envelope from Duden to his sister (postmarked 2 Nov. 1905).