Heinrich Heine

Hand-addressed mailing cover accomplished by Heinrich Heine, measuring 10.5 x 8.5 open, with a central panel of 5 x 3.75, addressed by Heine to his brother: "Monsieur Mr. Maximilien Heine, Docteur en Medecine, Saint-Petersbourg." On the reverse is a handwritten note by Maximilian Heine, dated November 1865, identifying the handwriting as that of his brother. In fine condition, with tears and seal-related loss to the wide borders.