86 - Konstantin Dmitrievich BALMONT, also known as Don (1867–1942)

Konstantin Dmitrievich BALMONT, also known as Don (1867–1942) Lot consisting of 1 letter on paper with its envelope, and 7 postcards, in Russian (including one in Spanish), addressed to Jurgis Kasimirovich BALTRUCHAITIS (1873–1944), written in 1911. -November 27, 1911, Passy “On a night of exhaustion and despair, I woke up in anguish and thought: ‘That’s it—your brother has forgotten you. Jurgis isn’t writing.’” And in the morning, they brought me, all at once, a few copies of my book *Dawn’s Glow*, and a letter from you, oh, heart of genius. (...) I will certainly leave to the sound of champagne flutes on New Year’s Eve, or even in early January. I sent you the letter from K.F. Nekrasov. Write to him about *The Duchess of Malfi*—it’s an excellent play. Buy it in the “Mermaid Series,” *Webster’s Plays* (it costs almost nothing—2 rubles).” "My dear friend, on a night of weariness and despair, I woke up feeling melancholy and thought: ‘Even your best brother has forgotten you. Jurgis isn’t writing.’ And in the morning, they brought me the complete set of my book *Zarevo Zory*—and a letter from you, oh, brilliant heart. You are my soul. Yurgis, I truly love you like no one else. Your love is a beacon. I’m running a week behind schedule. I’ll leave, most likely, only to the clinking of New Year’s glasses—or even in early January. I’ve forwarded K.F. Nekrasov’s letter. Write to him about “The Duchess of Malfi”—an excellent drama. Buy it in the “Mermaid Series,” Webster’s Plays (it costs a penny—2 rubles).” MC Provenance -Jurgis Kasimirovich Baltruchaïtis (1873–1944), Lithuanian diplomat and poet. -Their son, Jurgis Jurgissovich Baltruchaïtis (1903–1988), historian. -His wife, Hélène Baltruchaïtis (1908–2004), née Castel-Focillon, daughter of Henri Focillon (1881–1943). -Then by descent.