22nd Aug, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

Toys & Models; Sporting & Fishing

 
Lot 3104
 

3104

Emmanuel Lasker Handwritten Postcard To Dr Beckhard written in German and translated as 'Dear...

Emmanuel Lasker Handwritten Postcard To Dr Beckhard written in German and translated as 'Dear Dr Beckhard, I am pleases to confirm what you told Dr Sagollowitz. Accordingly you can choose from the dates when I shall be in Zurich to play the matches and to give my lecture, namely 22nd, 23rd & 24th. My fee will be the total admittance receipts with a guaranteed minimum of 100 Francs for the simultaneous games or for my lecture. I shall play thirty matches. I agree in principle that the evening of the 22nd should be reserved for the Chess Federation. The journey has thus far been most pleasant and we are also very much looking forward to spending a few days in the beautiful city of Zurich. With very best wishes, Emmanuel Lasker' dated 7 V 37, framed visible on both sides E Lasker was the Second World Chess Champion 1894-1921

Sold for £400
Estimated at £400 - £500


 

Auction: Toys & Models; Sporting & Fishing, 22nd Aug, 2018

Toys & Models; Sporting & Fishing

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