Lot 45 · Fine Books and Manuscripts
(IVAN) Autograph letter in Russian signed ("Ivan Turgenev"), to his English translator Sidney Jerrold, replying to his friendly letter and agreeing with his interpretation of language and literature, 50 Rue de Douai, Paris, 2 December [18]82
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- Estimate
- £2,000–£4,000 hammer ≈ $2,752–$5,504
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, London, Knightsbridge · 31 March 2021
- Record ID
- TB-2026-634976
- Record
- first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Turgenev, TURGENEV (IVAN) Autograph letter in Russian signed ("Ivan Turgenev"), to his English translator Sidney Jerrold, replying to his friendly letter and agreeing with his interpretation of language and literature, 50 Rue de Douai, Paris, 2 December [18]82. Bonhams, 31 Mar 2021, lot 45. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-634976.
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Turgenev, TURGENEV (IVAN) Autograph letter in Russian signed ("Ivan Turgenev"), to his English translator Sidney Jerrold, replying to his friendly letter and agreeing with his interpretation of language and literature, 50 Rue de Douai, Paris, 2 December [18]82. Bonhams, 31 Mar 2021, lot 45. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-634976.
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