
Lot 2619
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Hamsun, Knut, north. Writer, Nobel Prize winner, unmistakeable German admirer (1859-1952). Two. Letters from the U.S. "Knut Hamsun". In norwegian. Language. 2 S. Gr. 8vo and 8vo. Lillesand 25.III.1921 and O.J. The first letter, to a Mr. O. Liesingdahlsen, on financial matters. The second letter, to a Mr Behrens, which he does not understand quite. Explains that because of the preparation of a "cursed lecture" that overturned his head, he had not yet come to read a letter from Henrik Ibsen or to hear the Danish writer Brandes."... Besides, I don't have a single printed source as a basis for work - just memory. A pure horsework ..." (Übers.). Besides, the weather is so bleak.
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Hamsun, Knut — 2 Letters. 1921
Two 1921 letters from Knut Hamsun in Norwegian, one concerning finances with O. Liesingdahlsen, the other about lecture preparation with Behrens.
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600 €
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Price checked 26/09/2026, 18:37:05
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- Lot #
- 2619
- Currency
- EUR
- Location
- Berlin, DE
- Lot Ends
- 8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
- Auction Ends
- 8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
- Lots in Auction
- 158