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Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach autographed handwritten letter (ALS) in German, undated, written on two pages of a folded sheet of black-bordered stationery. Addressed to the editorial staff of a literary publication and signed "Marie v. Ebner-Eschenbach" at the conclusion.

In the letter, Ebner-Eschenbach expresses her sincere gratitude for receiving numerous issues of the publication. She explains that she has decided to subscribe to the journal through her bookseller, Gerold, in Vienna, and politely requests that the editors discontinue sending her complimentary copies. She closes by offering her thanks once again.

Measures approximately 5.75 x 6.75 inches when folded. Fine condition with original mailing folds and minor age-related wear.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1830–1916) was an Austrian novelist, playwright, and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the most important German-language literary figures of the late 19th century. Born into an aristocratic family in Moravia, she became celebrated for her psychologically insightful fiction, social criticism, and exploration of moral responsibility and class distinctions. Her best-known works include the novel Das Gemeindekind (The Child of the Parish, 1887) and the novella Krambambuli. Despite the social restrictions placed upon women writers of her era, Ebner-Eschenbach achieved considerable literary recognition and became the first woman to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Vienna in 1900.

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