French History And Literature
ADAM Juliette. 10734
Autograph Postcard Signed ‘Juliette Adam’. In French. 3½ x 5½ inches some light spotting only. With a separate cabinet portrait photograph of Juliette Adam by Benque Paris. Postmarked Orgon 1 August 1894. Juliette Adam (1836-1936) also known by her maiden name Juliette Lambert French author and feminist.
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Autograph Postcard Signed ‘Juliette Adam’. In French. 3½ x 5½ inches some light spotting only. With a separate cabinet portrait photograph of Juliette Adam by Benque Paris. Postmarked Orgon 1 August 1894. Juliette Adam (1836-1936) also known by her maiden name Juliette Lambert French author and feminist.
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AGUESSAU‚ Henri-François D’. 1878
Letter Signed‚ with a large bold signature‚ reciprocating‚ in elegant phrases‚ the New Year wishes of his correspondent. 13 x 8 inches‚ some light soiling only‚ folded‚ integral blank leaf. Paris‚ 22 January 1721. Henri-François D’Aguessau (1668-1751)‚ Chancellor of France‚ one of the ablest jurists of his age. He was recalled to office in 1720 to bring about economic order in the wake of the ‘Mississippi Bubble’.
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Letter Signed‚ with a large bold signature‚ reciprocating‚ in elegant phrases‚ the New Year wishes of his correspondent. 13 x 8 inches‚ some light soiling only‚ folded‚ integral blank leaf. Paris‚ 22 January 1721. Henri-François D’Aguessau (1668-1751)‚ Chancellor of France‚ one of the ablest jurists of his age. He was recalled to office in 1720 to bring about economic order in the wake of the ‘Mississippi Bubble’. Price : £100.00
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ANTIER‚ Benjamin. 4493
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Benjamin Antier’‚ encouraging a colleague‚ discussing the production of plays‚ and mentioning his own Pierre le Rouge (first produced 1836). In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 29 September 1868. Benjamin Antier (1787-1870)‚ French playwright‚ author of numerous plays‚ of which the most famous were l’Auberge des Adrets (1824) and Robert Macaire (1836). Robert Macaire was the personage immortalized c.1830 by the cartoons of Daumier.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Benjamin Antier’‚ encouraging a colleague‚ discussing the production of plays‚ and mentioning his own Pierre le Rouge (first produced 1836). In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 29 September 1868. Benjamin Antier (1787-1870)‚ French playwright‚ author of numerous plays‚ of which the most famous were l’Auberge des Adrets (1824) and Robert Macaire (1836). Robert Macaire was the personage immortalized c.1830 by the cartoons of Daumier. Price : £65.00
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AUDEBRAND‚ Philibert. 8961
Autograph Letter Signed‚ a lighthearted letter addressed ‘cher ami’‚ mentioning a contribution to a newspaper or journal. In French. 7 x 4½ inches‚ some light foxing. Paris‚ 8 May 1897. Philibert Audebrand (1816-1906) was a French journalist‚ novelist‚ playwright and biographer. His 1844 novel Les Trois Nuits de Sir Richard Cockerill is regarded by some as one of the first detective novels ever written‚ published three years after Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue (of which Audebrand had no knowledge‚ as it had not yet been translated into French) and nineteen years before Gaboriau's L'Affaire Lerouge.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ a lighthearted letter addressed ‘cher ami’‚ mentioning a contribution to a newspaper or journal. In French. 7 x 4½ inches‚ some light foxing. Paris‚ 8 May 1897. Philibert Audebrand (1816-1906) was a French journalist‚ novelist‚ playwright and biographer. His 1844 novel Les Trois Nuits de Sir Richard Cockerill is regarded by some as one of the first detective novels ever written‚ published three years after Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue (of which Audebrand had no knowledge‚ as it had not yet been translated into French) and nineteen years before Gaboriau's L'Affaire Lerouge. Price : £35.00
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AUGEREAU‚ Pierre François Charles‚ duc de Castiglione‚ and others. 9956
Request for a Pension‚ from Lieutenant Dumas after forty years’ service‚ submitted during the Italian Campaign of 1796‚ endorsed on verso as approved ‘Augereau’ with 11 other military signatures. In French. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. 23 February 1796. An attractive document of the Italian Campaign signed by one of the major protagonists. Pierre François Charles Augereau‚ duc de Castiglione (1757-1816)‚ Marshal of France‚ fought under Bonaparte in Italy in 1796‚ helping to win the Battle of Castiglione (5 August 1796).
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Request for a Pension‚ from Lieutenant Dumas after forty years’ service‚ submitted during the Italian Campaign of 1796‚ endorsed on verso as approved ‘Augereau’ with 11 other military signatures. In French. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. 23 February 1796. An attractive document of the Italian Campaign signed by one of the major protagonists. Pierre François Charles Augereau‚ duc de Castiglione (1757-1816)‚ Marshal of France‚ fought under Bonaparte in Italy in 1796‚ helping to win the Battle of Castiglione (5 August 1796). Price : £250.00
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BANVILLE‚ Theodore de. 2574
Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘madame’‚ saying that it would have given him much pleasure to meet Georges Hugo‚ but the severe illness of de Banville’s wife means that this will not now be possible. In French. 1 page 8 x 5.5 inches‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 12 January 1889. Theodore de Banville (1823-1891)‚ French writer.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘madame’‚ saying that it would have given him much pleasure to meet Georges Hugo‚ but the severe illness of de Banville’s wife means that this will not now be possible. In French. 1 page 8 x 5.5 inches‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 12 January 1889. Theodore de Banville (1823-1891)‚ French writer. Price : £65.00
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BARBANTANE‚ Hilarion Puget de‚ General. 10797
Autograph Petition‚ signed ‘Hilarion Puget’‚ to the members of the Committee of Public Safety‚ summarising his arrest‚ dismissal and imprisonment during the events of Thermidor‚ and now requesting reinstatement to his former rank in the army. In French. 1 page 11½ x 8 inches‚ remains off guard‚ in fine condition‚ various anotations‚ ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With a typed transcript. Paris‚ 21 October 1794. General Hilarion Puget de Brabantane (1754-1828) was appointed Marechal de Camp in 1791‚ fought with the revolutionary army of the Midi in 1792 and then in that of the Pyrénées-Orientales in 1793‚ and was dismissed that year. Reinstated‚ he went on to serve in the army in Italy in 1795.
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Autograph Petition‚ signed ‘Hilarion Puget’‚ to the members of the Committee of Public Safety‚ summarising his arrest‚ dismissal and imprisonment during the events of Thermidor‚ and now requesting reinstatement to his former rank in the army. In French. 1 page 11½ x 8 inches‚ remains off guard‚ in fine condition‚ various anotations‚ ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With a typed transcript. Paris‚ 21 October 1794. General Hilarion Puget de Brabantane (1754-1828) was appointed Marechal de Camp in 1791‚ fought with the revolutionary army of the Midi in 1792 and then in that of the Pyrénées-Orientales in 1793‚ and was dismissed that year. Reinstated‚ he went on to serve in the army in Italy in 1795. Price : £100.00
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BERGERAT‚ Emile. 9947
Autograph Letter Signed‚ asking for news of his two plays‚ ‘La Pompadour’ and ‘Vidocq’‚ and enquiring whether his correspondent has heard from his friend‚ the American impressario. In French. 1 page 7 x 5½ inches‚ fine. Villa Caliban‚ 5 June 1909. Emile Bergerat (1845-1923)‚ French poet and dramatist.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ asking for news of his two plays‚ ‘La Pompadour’ and ‘Vidocq’‚ and enquiring whether his correspondent has heard from his friend‚ the American impressario. In French. 1 page 7 x 5½ inches‚ fine. Villa Caliban‚ 5 June 1909. Emile Bergerat (1845-1923)‚ French poet and dramatist. Price : £75.00
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BLANC‚ Charles. 6713
Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.Le Blanc’‚ to Monsieur Weigel‚ thanking him for his notes‚ and discussing the criteria for including artists in the third volume‚ and commenting on the future of this publishing enterprise. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 59 rue du bac‚ Paris‚ 4 April 1850. Charles Blanc (1813-1882) was a French art critic‚ brother of Louis Blanc. After the February Revolution of 1848‚ he was director of the department for the visual arts at the ministry of the interior. He published the Histoire des peintres de toutes les écoles (Par. 1849-69‚ 14 Vols.)‚ which was translated into English and German. Other works included L'œuvre complet de Rembrandt (4. Aufl. 1873‚ 2 Vols.)‚ and Voyage de la Haute-Egypte‚ observations sur les arts égyptien et arabe (1876).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.Le Blanc’‚ to Monsieur Weigel‚ thanking him for his notes‚ and discussing the criteria for including artists in the third volume‚ and commenting on the future of this publishing enterprise. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 59 rue du bac‚ Paris‚ 4 April 1850. Charles Blanc (1813-1882) was a French art critic‚ brother of Louis Blanc. After the February Revolution of 1848‚ he was director of the department for the visual arts at the ministry of the interior. He published the Histoire des peintres de toutes les écoles (Par. 1849-69‚ 14 Vols.)‚ which was translated into English and German. Other works included L'œuvre complet de Rembrandt (4. Aufl. 1873‚ 2 Vols.)‚ and Voyage de la Haute-Egypte‚ observations sur les arts égyptien et arabe (1876). Price : £100.00
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BONHOMME‚ Honoré. 4525
Two Autograph Letters Signed‚ addressed ‘Cher Bibliophile’‚ discussing books‚ the cost of publishing new editions‚ author’s remuneration‚ and other literary matters‚ mentioning his edition of ‘Voyages de Piron à Beaune’. In French. 2 letters‚ 3 pp.‚ 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Fontainbleau‚ 2 & 19 June 1880. Honoré Bonhomme‚ editor and author.
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Two Autograph Letters Signed‚ addressed ‘Cher Bibliophile’‚ discussing books‚ the cost of publishing new editions‚ author’s remuneration‚ and other literary matters‚ mentioning his edition of ‘Voyages de Piron à Beaune’. In French. 2 letters‚ 3 pp.‚ 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Fontainbleau‚ 2 & 19 June 1880. Honoré Bonhomme‚ editor and author. Price : £45.00
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BORNIER‚ Henri de. 5557
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Henri de Bornier’‚ to Oscar Comettant‚ discussing his lecture on Attila at the Comedie Française. In French. 2½ pages‚ in clean condition‚ light creasing overall. Undated. Henri de Bornier (1825-1901)‚ French poet and dramatist‚ critic of the Nouvelle Revue (1879-1887). His drama Les Noces d’Attila was first performed in 1880.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Henri de Bornier’‚ to Oscar Comettant‚ discussing his lecture on Attila at the Comedie Française. In French. 2½ pages‚ in clean condition‚ light creasing overall. Undated. Henri de Bornier (1825-1901)‚ French poet and dramatist‚ critic of the Nouvelle Revue (1879-1887). His drama Les Noces d’Attila was first performed in 1880. Price : £35.00
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BOUILLÉ‚ François Claude Amour‚ marquis de. 9451
Letter Signed‚ recommending M.Rugy‚ Captain of Artillery. An attractive one page example 7½ x 6 inches‚ with integral blank leaf‚ docketed on receipt. Metz‚ 22 August 1787. François Claude Amour‚ marquis de Bouillé (1739-1800) general. He served in the Seven Years' War (1756–1763)‚ and as governor in the Antilles conducted operations against the British in the American Revolutionary War. He became Commander in Chief of the Army of the Meuse‚ Sarre and Moselle in 1790. He proposed to Louis XVI that the royal family should take refuge in a frontier town where an appeal could be made to other nations. When Louis XVI was arrested at Varennes (21 June 1791)‚ Bouillé went into exile in Russia and died in London in 1800. He is the 'Bouillé' alluded to in La Marseillaise.
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Letter Signed‚ recommending M.Rugy‚ Captain of Artillery. An attractive one page example 7½ x 6 inches‚ with integral blank leaf‚ docketed on receipt. Metz‚ 22 August 1787. François Claude Amour‚ marquis de Bouillé (1739-1800) general. He served in the Seven Years' War (1756–1763)‚ and as governor in the Antilles conducted operations against the British in the American Revolutionary War. He became Commander in Chief of the Army of the Meuse‚ Sarre and Moselle in 1790. He proposed to Louis XVI that the royal family should take refuge in a frontier town where an appeal could be made to other nations. When Louis XVI was arrested at Varennes (21 June 1791)‚ Bouillé went into exile in Russia and died in London in 1800. He is the 'Bouillé' alluded to in La Marseillaise. Price : £150.00
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BOULENGER‚ Marcel. 9875
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Marcel Boulenger’‚ [to Enrique Gomez Carrillo]‚ responding to his question as to whether there should be a university chair for ‘L’Élégance’‚ and suggesting that it might be offered to André de Fouquières or Robert de Montesquiou. In French. 1½ pages 7 x 5½ inches‚ in good condition‚ tipped on to an old album leaf. Chantilly‚ 4 November 1910. Marcel Boulenger‚ author of Nouvelles lettres de Chantilly (1922)‚ Nos Élégances (1908)‚ etc. Enrique Gomez Carillo (1873-1927)‚ Guatemalan literary critic and editor.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Marcel Boulenger’‚ [to Enrique Gomez Carrillo]‚ responding to his question as to whether there should be a university chair for ‘L’Élégance’‚ and suggesting that it might be offered to André de Fouquières or Robert de Montesquiou. In French. 1½ pages 7 x 5½ inches‚ in good condition‚ tipped on to an old album leaf. Chantilly‚ 4 November 1910. Marcel Boulenger‚ author of Nouvelles lettres de Chantilly (1922)‚ Nos Élégances (1908)‚ etc. Enrique Gomez Carillo (1873-1927)‚ Guatemalan literary critic and editor. Price : £65.00
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BREMOND‚ Abbé Henri. 10423
A series of three lengthy Autograph Letters Signed‚ to Thibaudet‚ full of literary comment and discussion. In French. 3 letters‚ 12 pp.‚ in good condition. Pau‚ dated but no year given. Henri Bremond (1865-1933) was a French literary scholar‚ sometime Jesuit‚ and Catholic philosopher. In this wide-ranging correspondence he speaks of Martin du Gard‚ Souday‚ Bédier‚ Bergson‚ Maurras‚ Fénelon‚ Bossuet‚ Valéry‚ Newman‚ Pascal‚ etc.
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A series of three lengthy Autograph Letters Signed‚ to Thibaudet‚ full of literary comment and discussion. In French. 3 letters‚ 12 pp.‚ in good condition. Pau‚ dated but no year given. Henri Bremond (1865-1933) was a French literary scholar‚ sometime Jesuit‚ and Catholic philosopher. In this wide-ranging correspondence he speaks of Martin du Gard‚ Souday‚ Bédier‚ Bergson‚ Maurras‚ Fénelon‚ Bossuet‚ Valéry‚ Newman‚ Pascal‚ etc. Price : £150.00
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BRULLIOT‚ Franz. 8867
Autograph Letter Signed‚ including a reference to an auction. In German‚ untranslated. A good one page example 10 x 8 inches‚ integral blank leaf. Munich‚ 5 December 1833. Franz Brulliot (1780-1836)‚ engraver and art bibliographer‚ author of Dictionnaire des monogrammes‚ marques figurées‚ lettres initiales‚ noms abrégés etc. avec lesquels les peintres‚ dessinateurs‚ graveurs et sculpteurs ont désigné leurs noms (Munich‚ 1817).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ including a reference to an auction. In German‚ untranslated. A good one page example 10 x 8 inches‚ integral blank leaf. Munich‚ 5 December 1833. Franz Brulliot (1780-1836)‚ engraver and art bibliographer‚ author of Dictionnaire des monogrammes‚ marques figurées‚ lettres initiales‚ noms abrégés etc. avec lesquels les peintres‚ dessinateurs‚ graveurs et sculpteurs ont désigné leurs noms (Munich‚ 1817). Price : £100.00
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BRUNY‚ Jean Baptiste‚ General. 9438
A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur de Rinan‚ about his official visit to Corsica‚ explaining Corsican affairs‚ the administration‚ the demands made upon him. “la Corse étant le cadet de la famille française”. In French‚ with typed transcript. 10 x 8 inches‚ in fine condition. With the discreet stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Bastia‚ 22 February 1820. A good letter about Corsica by General Jean Baptiste Bruny (1769-1846)‚ who had served throughout the Napoleonic Wars‚ being wounded at Moscow in 1812.
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A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur de Rinan‚ about his official visit to Corsica‚ explaining Corsican affairs‚ the administration‚ the demands made upon him. “la Corse étant le cadet de la famille française”. In French‚ with typed transcript. 10 x 8 inches‚ in fine condition. With the discreet stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Bastia‚ 22 February 1820. A good letter about Corsica by General Jean Baptiste Bruny (1769-1846)‚ who had served throughout the Napoleonic Wars‚ being wounded at Moscow in 1812. Price : £150.00
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CABANES DE PUYMISSON‚ Marc‚ General 10798
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Directeur du Dépôt de la Guerre‚ explaining that he needs urgently a good map of Piémont for the military operations which have been entrusted to him. In French. 1 page 8½ x 6½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ fine‚ ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With a typed transcript. Annotations. Verceil‚ 7 September 1813. Marc Cabanes de Puymisson (1760-1821)‚ Baron d’Empire‚ French general‚ fought with the Army of the Rhine (1792-1797)‚ in Italy (1799)‚ taken prisoner (1799-1801)‚ Grande Armée (1805)‚ served at Wertingen‚ Austerlitz‚ Iena‚ in Spain in 1808‚ wounded at Oporto in 1809.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Directeur du Dépôt de la Guerre‚ explaining that he needs urgently a good map of Piémont for the military operations which have been entrusted to him. In French. 1 page 8½ x 6½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ fine‚ ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With a typed transcript. Annotations. Verceil‚ 7 September 1813. Marc Cabanes de Puymisson (1760-1821)‚ Baron d’Empire‚ French general‚ fought with the Army of the Rhine (1792-1797)‚ in Italy (1799)‚ taken prisoner (1799-1801)‚ Grande Armée (1805)‚ served at Wertingen‚ Austerlitz‚ Iena‚ in Spain in 1808‚ wounded at Oporto in 1809. Price : £65.00
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CAMPAN‚ Jeanne-Louise-Henriette Genet. 6194
Autograph Letter Signed ‘genet Campan’‚ to Monsieur Boyer‚ the Paris bookseller‚ informing him that certain volumes she had ordered (including two Greek dictionaries) have not yet arrived‚ with mention of a manuscript. With annotations by Boyer about her order. In French. 2½ pages 10 x 8 inches‚ printed heading of the Maison Impériale Napoléon‚ from La Dame Directrice‚ address panel‚ some old repairs. Ecouen‚ 29 June 1809. Scarce. Madame Campan (1752-1822)‚ educator and author of memoirs of the court of Marie Antoinette‚ ran a girls’ boarding school in Saint-Germain. Among her pupils was Hortense de Beauharnais‚ Napoleon’s step-daughter. In 1807 Napoleon appointed her head mistress of a school for daughters and sisters of members of the Legion of Honour.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘genet Campan’‚ to Monsieur Boyer‚ the Paris bookseller‚ informing him that certain volumes she had ordered (including two Greek dictionaries) have not yet arrived‚ with mention of a manuscript. With annotations by Boyer about her order. In French. 2½ pages 10 x 8 inches‚ printed heading of the Maison Impériale Napoléon‚ from La Dame Directrice‚ address panel‚ some old repairs. Ecouen‚ 29 June 1809. Scarce. Madame Campan (1752-1822)‚ educator and author of memoirs of the court of Marie Antoinette‚ ran a girls’ boarding school in Saint-Germain. Among her pupils was Hortense de Beauharnais‚ Napoleon’s step-daughter. In 1807 Napoleon appointed her head mistress of a school for daughters and sisters of members of the Legion of Honour. Price : £200.00
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CARTEAUX‚ General Jean-François. 6436
Letter Signed ‘Carteaux’‚ as commander in chief of the Army of the Alps‚ forbidding the Bureau des Classes to grant permission to the seamen to go home. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ printed heading‚ remains of guard‚ left margin slightly ragged. Marseilles‚ 29 August 1793. Signed as commander of the army of the Alpes “et commandant l’armée destinée à repousser les rebelles de Marseilles”. General Jean-François Carteaux (1751-1813)‚ aide-de-camp to Lafayette in 1789‚ commanded in several of the revolutionary armies in the 1790’s.
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Letter Signed ‘Carteaux’‚ as commander in chief of the Army of the Alps‚ forbidding the Bureau des Classes to grant permission to the seamen to go home. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ printed heading‚ remains of guard‚ left margin slightly ragged. Marseilles‚ 29 August 1793. Signed as commander of the army of the Alpes “et commandant l’armée destinée à repousser les rebelles de Marseilles”. General Jean-François Carteaux (1751-1813)‚ aide-de-camp to Lafayette in 1789‚ commanded in several of the revolutionary armies in the 1790’s. Price : £75.00
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CHAMPAGNY Jean-Baptiste de Nompère de. 10508
Letter Signed ‘Champagny’ to Count Furstenheim minister of foreign affairs at Cassel about the arrest and extradition of a convicted forger Boissiere Descombes travelling in Westphalia under an assumed name and wearing the uniform of a French officer “portant même la décoration de la Legion d’Honneur”. In French. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches in very good condition. Paris 19 August 1808. Jean-Baptiste de Nompère de Champagny 1st Duc de Cadore (1756-1834) French admiral and politician entered the French navy in 1774 and fought throughout the American war. In August 1804 Napoleon made him minister of the interior. In August 1807 the Emperor chose him to succeed Talleyrand as minister for foreign affairs. He directed the annexation of the Papal States in April 1808 worked to secure the abdication of Charles IV of Spain in May 1808 negotiated the Peace of Vienna (1809) and the marriage of Napoleon.
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Letter Signed ‘Champagny’ to Count Furstenheim minister of foreign affairs at Cassel about the arrest and extradition of a convicted forger Boissiere Descombes travelling in Westphalia under an assumed name and wearing the uniform of a French officer “portant même la décoration de la Legion d’Honneur”. In French. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches in very good condition. Paris 19 August 1808. Jean-Baptiste de Nompère de Champagny 1st Duc de Cadore (1756-1834) French admiral and politician entered the French navy in 1774 and fought throughout the American war. In August 1804 Napoleon made him minister of the interior. In August 1807 the Emperor chose him to succeed Talleyrand as minister for foreign affairs. He directed the annexation of the Papal States in April 1808 worked to secure the abdication of Charles IV of Spain in May 1808 negotiated the Peace of Vienna (1809) and the marriage of Napoleon. Price : £150.00
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CHATELAIN‚ Jean-Baptiste François Ernest de. 3794
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to James Couper‚ lamenting the decline of his wife (who was to die the following month) and her treatment in the Lunatic Asylum‚ describing his visit to her and their pathetic conversation In French. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Castelnau Lodge‚ Warwick Crescent‚ 10 May 1876. An agonising letter by Jean-Baptiste François Ernest de Chatelain (1801-76)‚ republican author. Having settled in London in 1842‚ he published nearly fifty works‚ including Beautés de la Poésie Anglaise (5 vols.‚ 1860-72) and Rambles through Rome (1852). His wife Clara was a musical composer and author. Her last work was the translation into English of the Italian libretto of ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ for the English stage. In this heartbreaking letter her husband tells his friend that Clara used to know Greek‚ Latin‚ Italian‚ German‚ Spanish‚ French and English. The DNB appends the unpleasant warning that “Excessive literary labour affected her brain”.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to James Couper‚ lamenting the decline of his wife (who was to die the following month) and her treatment in the Lunatic Asylum‚ describing his visit to her and their pathetic conversation In French. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Castelnau Lodge‚ Warwick Crescent‚ 10 May 1876. An agonising letter by Jean-Baptiste François Ernest de Chatelain (1801-76)‚ republican author. Having settled in London in 1842‚ he published nearly fifty works‚ including Beautés de la Poésie Anglaise (5 vols.‚ 1860-72) and Rambles through Rome (1852). His wife Clara was a musical composer and author. Her last work was the translation into English of the Italian libretto of ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ for the English stage. In this heartbreaking letter her husband tells his friend that Clara used to know Greek‚ Latin‚ Italian‚ German‚ Spanish‚ French and English. The DNB appends the unpleasant warning that “Excessive literary labour affected her brain”. Price : £50.00
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CHAUVEAU-LAGARDE‚ Claude François. 6715
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Chauveau-Lagarde‚ avocat au conseil d’état’‚ to Monsieur Lefebvre‚ discussing his case‚ saying he has not received a reply‚ but that in any case a meeting will be necessary. In French. 1½ pages‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ occasional light toning‚ generally in good condition with the original address leaf (corners repaired). Paris‚ 8 October 1810. Uncommon. Claude François Chauveau-Lagarde (1756–1841)‚ lawyer‚ came to prominence during the Revolution as a lawyer for the defence. He was entrusted with the defense of Louis-Marie-Florent‚ duc du Châtelet‚ Jean-Sylvain Bailly‚ Madame Roland and Charlotte Corday‚ who had assassinated Marat. Chauveau-Lagarde became famous as the lawyer who took on the defence of Marie Antoinette. Once sentence had been pronounced on the Queen‚ he was summoned to appear before the committee‚ accused of having defended the Queen all too well‚ but he managed to justify his actions.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Chauveau-Lagarde‚ avocat au conseil d’état’‚ to Monsieur Lefebvre‚ discussing his case‚ saying he has not received a reply‚ but that in any case a meeting will be necessary. In French. 1½ pages‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ occasional light toning‚ generally in good condition with the original address leaf (corners repaired). Paris‚ 8 October 1810. Uncommon. Claude François Chauveau-Lagarde (1756–1841)‚ lawyer‚ came to prominence during the Revolution as a lawyer for the defence. He was entrusted with the defense of Louis-Marie-Florent‚ duc du Châtelet‚ Jean-Sylvain Bailly‚ Madame Roland and Charlotte Corday‚ who had assassinated Marat. Chauveau-Lagarde became famous as the lawyer who took on the defence of Marie Antoinette. Once sentence had been pronounced on the Queen‚ he was summoned to appear before the committee‚ accused of having defended the Queen all too well‚ but he managed to justify his actions. Price : £350.00
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CLARETIE‚ Jules. 6714
Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending some biographical information to assist his correspondent in the work he wishes to dedicate to Claretie. In French. 2¼ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Undated. Jules Arsène Arnaud Claretie (1840-1913)‚ was a French literary figure and director of the Théâtre Français.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending some biographical information to assist his correspondent in the work he wishes to dedicate to Claretie. In French. 2¼ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Undated. Jules Arsène Arnaud Claretie (1840-1913)‚ was a French literary figure and director of the Théâtre Français. Price : £50.00
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CLERMONT-TONNERRE‚ Aimé-Marie-Gaspard‚ comte de. 10970
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing recent news‚ the fortieth anniversary of his marriage‚ the forthcoming marriage of his niece‚ and other matters. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5½ inches‚ folds‚ in good clean condition. Glissolles‚ 8 May 1851. Aimé-Marie-Gaspard‚ comte de Clermont-Tonnerre (1779-1865)‚ French general and statesman. He fought throughout the Napoleonic Wars and became adjutant to the King of Naples in 1808. He was Minister of the Navy and Colonies in 1820 and Minister of War in 1823. Clermont-Tonnerre sent Hyacinthe de Bougainville on his voyage round the world (1824-26). After the revolution‚ he refused to swear allegiance to the new government of Louis-Philippe.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing recent news‚ the fortieth anniversary of his marriage‚ the forthcoming marriage of his niece‚ and other matters. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5½ inches‚ folds‚ in good clean condition. Glissolles‚ 8 May 1851. Aimé-Marie-Gaspard‚ comte de Clermont-Tonnerre (1779-1865)‚ French general and statesman. He fought throughout the Napoleonic Wars and became adjutant to the King of Naples in 1808. He was Minister of the Navy and Colonies in 1820 and Minister of War in 1823. Clermont-Tonnerre sent Hyacinthe de Bougainville on his voyage round the world (1824-26). After the revolution‚ he refused to swear allegiance to the new government of Louis-Philippe. Price : £85.00
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COPPÉE‚ François. 4823
Holograph Index to ‘Contes En Vers Et Poesies Diverses’‚ in the hand of François Coppée‚ unsigned. 2½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ preserved in a cloth binding‚ in good condition. c.1881. François Coppée (1842-1908)‚ French writer.
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Holograph Index to ‘Contes En Vers Et Poesies Diverses’‚ in the hand of François Coppée‚ unsigned. 2½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ preserved in a cloth binding‚ in good condition. c.1881. François Coppée (1842-1908)‚ French writer. Price : £65.00
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COPPÉE‚ François. 9415
His Visiting Card‚ inscribed by Coppée and signed by him with initials. 2½ x 4 inches‚ in fine clean condition. Undated. François Coppée (1842-1908)‚ French writer.
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His Visiting Card‚ inscribed by Coppée and signed by him with initials. 2½ x 4 inches‚ in fine clean condition. Undated. François Coppée (1842-1908)‚ French writer. Price : £75.00
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COUSIN‚ Victor. 9455
Autograph Letter Signed ‘V.Cousin’‚ to ‘mon cher enfant’ (Monsieur Tavary)‚ discussing books and other matters. In French. 25 lines on 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ fine‚ with address leaf. Paris postmark‚ ?1856. Victor Cousin (1792-1867)‚ French philosopher.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘V.Cousin’‚ to ‘mon cher enfant’ (Monsieur Tavary)‚ discussing books and other matters. In French. 25 lines on 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ fine‚ with address leaf. Paris postmark‚ ?1856. Victor Cousin (1792-1867)‚ French philosopher. Price : £75.00
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DARMESTETER James. 10440
Autograph Letter Signed thanking the Secretaire des affaires de l’Inde for two volumes of The Sacred Books of the East. A good one page example 8 x 5 inches fine integral blank leaf tipped on to part of an album leaf. Société Asiatique 1 Rue de Seine 12 December 1884. James Darmesteter (1849-1894) French author orientalist and antiquarian. In 1877 he became teacher of Persian language at the École des Hautes Études. He continued his research with his Études iraniennes (1883) and ten years later published a complete translation of the Avesta and associated Zend (lit. "commentary") with historical and philological commentary of his own (Zend Avesta 3 vols. 1892-1893) in the Annales du Musée Guimet. In 1885 he was appointed professor in the Collège de France and was sent to India in 1886 on a mission to collect the popular songs of the Afghans a translation of which with a valuable essay on the Afghan language and literature he published on his return. His impressions of English dominion in India were conveyed in Lettres sur l'Inde (1888).
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Autograph Letter Signed thanking the Secretaire des affaires de l’Inde for two volumes of The Sacred Books of the East. A good one page example 8 x 5 inches fine integral blank leaf tipped on to part of an album leaf. Société Asiatique 1 Rue de Seine 12 December 1884. James Darmesteter (1849-1894) French author orientalist and antiquarian. In 1877 he became teacher of Persian language at the École des Hautes Études. He continued his research with his Études iraniennes (1883) and ten years later published a complete translation of the Avesta and associated Zend (lit. "commentary") with historical and philological commentary of his own (Zend Avesta 3 vols. 1892-1893) in the Annales du Musée Guimet. In 1885 he was appointed professor in the Collège de France and was sent to India in 1886 on a mission to collect the popular songs of the Afghans a translation of which with a valuable essay on the Afghan language and literature he published on his return. His impressions of English dominion in India were conveyed in Lettres sur l'Inde (1888). Price : £45.00
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DAUDET‚ Ernest. 9976
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ernest Daudet’‚ responding to a recent letter. In French. 1 page 4½ x 4½ inches‚ laid down‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 26 April 1903. Ernest Daudet (1837-1921)‚ French writer.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ernest Daudet’‚ responding to a recent letter. In French. 1 page 4½ x 4½ inches‚ laid down‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 26 April 1903. Ernest Daudet (1837-1921)‚ French writer. Price : £45.00
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DAUNOU‚ Pierre Claude François Daunou. 6437
Autograph Letter Signed‚ Amaury Duval‚ member of the Institute‚ discussing work in progress‚ the publication of Vol.XVIII‚ and other literary matters. In French. 1 page 7 x 5 inches‚ integral address leaf tipped on to album page. Name typed at foot of page. With a separate engraved portrait. Paris‚ 5 June 1834. Pierre Claude François Daunou (1761-1840)‚ French politician and historian‚ member of the 1792 Convention.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ Amaury Duval‚ member of the Institute‚ discussing work in progress‚ the publication of Vol.XVIII‚ and other literary matters. In French. 1 page 7 x 5 inches‚ integral address leaf tipped on to album page. Name typed at foot of page. With a separate engraved portrait. Paris‚ 5 June 1834. Pierre Claude François Daunou (1761-1840)‚ French politician and historian‚ member of the 1792 Convention. Price : £65.00
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DESGENETTES‚ René-Nicolas Dufriche‚ baron. 8915
Autograph Letter Signed‚ recommending a doctor for a position and stating his qualifications. In French. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ fine‚ integral blank leaf inlaid to album page. Paris‚ 21 April 1829. A fine example of an uncommon autograph. René-Nicolas Dufriche‚ baron Desgenettes (1762-1837) was a French military doctor. He was senior physician in the French army in Egypt. He served with the French army in the Russian campaign and at Waterloo. His works included the Histoire médicale de l’armée d’Orient (1812).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ recommending a doctor for a position and stating his qualifications. In French. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ fine‚ integral blank leaf inlaid to album page. Paris‚ 21 April 1829. A fine example of an uncommon autograph. René-Nicolas Dufriche‚ baron Desgenettes (1762-1837) was a French military doctor. He was senior physician in the French army in Egypt. He served with the French army in the Russian campaign and at Waterloo. His works included the Histoire médicale de l’armée d’Orient (1812). Price : £200.00
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DU THON‚ Adèle. 2346
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to William Phillips‚ Bookseller in George Yard‚ asking him if he will publish her book on the Society of Friends‚ saying that it will fill a small octavo volume‚ and sending a letter of recommendation from her friend‚ Joseph Gurney. In French‚ 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ integral address leaf (traces of mounting). Poles‚ near Ware‚ 23 September 1820. Adèle Du Thon‚ author of this work on the Quakers‚ Mrs.Fry and Newgate Prison‚ published in London in 1821‚ and Lettres à Isabelle (1823)‚ reflections on education and society.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to William Phillips‚ Bookseller in George Yard‚ asking him if he will publish her book on the Society of Friends‚ saying that it will fill a small octavo volume‚ and sending a letter of recommendation from her friend‚ Joseph Gurney. In French‚ 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ integral address leaf (traces of mounting). Poles‚ near Ware‚ 23 September 1820. Adèle Du Thon‚ author of this work on the Quakers‚ Mrs.Fry and Newgate Prison‚ published in London in 1821‚ and Lettres à Isabelle (1823)‚ reflections on education and society. Price : £45.00
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DUREAU DE LA MALLE‚ Adolphe Jules Cesar Auguste. 6192
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Dureau de la Malle’‚ to Lieutenant General Pelet‚ stating that‚ at the request‚ of the government‚ Dureau de la Malle has devoted four years to research into the colonisation of Africa; he now asks for the beautiful map of France‚ prepared under his orders‚ as a gift to help him in his current research into the Political Economy of the Romans. In French. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ some light creasing‚ generally in good condition. With an English translation. Paris‚ 10 January 1837. Adolphe Jules Cesar Auguste Dureau de la Malle (1772-1857)‚ artist‚ geographer‚ poet‚ published the physical geography of the Black Sea‚ of Africa‚ and of the Mediterranean‚ and write a history of Carthage and of the Roman invasion of France. In The Descent of Man Charles Darwin quotes Dureau de la Malle’s observations on the behaviour of a dog reared by a cat. His major work De la Topographie de Carthage was published in 1835.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Dureau de la Malle’‚ to Lieutenant General Pelet‚ stating that‚ at the request‚ of the government‚ Dureau de la Malle has devoted four years to research into the colonisation of Africa; he now asks for the beautiful map of France‚ prepared under his orders‚ as a gift to help him in his current research into the Political Economy of the Romans. In French. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ some light creasing‚ generally in good condition. With an English translation. Paris‚ 10 January 1837. Adolphe Jules Cesar Auguste Dureau de la Malle (1772-1857)‚ artist‚ geographer‚ poet‚ published the physical geography of the Black Sea‚ of Africa‚ and of the Mediterranean‚ and write a history of Carthage and of the Roman invasion of France. In The Descent of Man Charles Darwin quotes Dureau de la Malle’s observations on the behaviour of a dog reared by a cat. His major work De la Topographie de Carthage was published in 1835. Price : £150.00
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ELBHECQ‚ Pierre Joseph d’‚ General. 7171
Letter Signed ‘Delbeccq’‚ to M.Collin‚ discussing a matter of military discipline‚ wounded soldiers‚ and related matters. In French. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ remains of guard‚ discreet stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Dunkirk‚ 15 November 1791. General d’Elbhecq (1733-1790) became commander-in-chief of the Armées des Pyrénées-Occidentales in 1793.
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Letter Signed ‘Delbeccq’‚ to M.Collin‚ discussing a matter of military discipline‚ wounded soldiers‚ and related matters. In French. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ remains of guard‚ discreet stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Dunkirk‚ 15 November 1791. General d’Elbhecq (1733-1790) became commander-in-chief of the Armées des Pyrénées-Occidentales in 1793. Price : £100.00
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FERRY Jules. 10437
Visiting Card inscribed and signed by Jules Ferry. With the original autograph envelope franked. Postmarked Grasse 28 November 1889. Jules Francois Camille Ferry (1832-1893) French statesman premier of France (1880-81 1883-85) who pursued a vigorous colonial policy extending French possessions in Africa and Asia. He was assassinated by a madman with a revolver.
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Visiting Card inscribed and signed by Jules Ferry. With the original autograph envelope franked. Postmarked Grasse 28 November 1889. Jules Francois Camille Ferry (1832-1893) French statesman premier of France (1880-81 1883-85) who pursued a vigorous colonial policy extending French possessions in Africa and Asia. He was assassinated by a madman with a revolver. Price : £100.00
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FESCH‚ Joseph‚ Cardinal. 10593
Letter Signed ‘J. card fesch’‚ to ‘Monsieur le Ministre’ about certificates for the priests in charge of parishes in his diocese. In French. 1 page 7 x 7 inches‚ cut down on all sides.With a separate lithograph portrait of Fesch (8 x 6½ inches) with a facsimile signature beneath. Lyon‚ 27 February 1807. Joseph Fesch (1763 -1839)‚ French cardinal‚ closely associated with the family of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was the half-brother of Letizia Bonaparte‚ mother of Napoleon. He arranged for the consecration of Napoleon as Emperor by the Pope in Paris (1804).
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Letter Signed ‘J. card fesch’‚ to ‘Monsieur le Ministre’ about certificates for the priests in charge of parishes in his diocese. In French. 1 page 7 x 7 inches‚ cut down on all sides.With a separate lithograph portrait of Fesch (8 x 6½ inches) with a facsimile signature beneath. Lyon‚ 27 February 1807. Joseph Fesch (1763 -1839)‚ French cardinal‚ closely associated with the family of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was the half-brother of Letizia Bonaparte‚ mother of Napoleon. He arranged for the consecration of Napoleon as Emperor by the Pope in Paris (1804). Price : £120.00
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FEVRET DE FONTETTE‚ Charles-Marie. 10867
A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to M.Haller‚ Juge de guerre‚ Berne‚ discussing his work on the Bibliotheque de France. In French. 2 pp. 8½ x 6½ inches‚ old repair‚ in good condition‚ integral address leaf. Dijon‚ 15 January 1772. Charles-Marie Fevret de Fontette (1710-1772)‚ historian‚ lawyer‚ bibliophile.
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A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to M.Haller‚ Juge de guerre‚ Berne‚ discussing his work on the Bibliotheque de France. In French. 2 pp. 8½ x 6½ inches‚ old repair‚ in good condition‚ integral address leaf. Dijon‚ 15 January 1772. Charles-Marie Fevret de Fontette (1710-1772)‚ historian‚ lawyer‚ bibliophile. Price : £75.00
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FRENCH EMIGRÉS. London‚ 1795. 9445
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Lieutaud’‚ to a patron‚ asking for a recommendation to enable him to study surgery and work in a hospital‚ explaining that he is in exile in London and wishes to be able to leave for America as soon as possible. In French. 3 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ repair at centre fold. 8 North Street‚ Tottenham Court Road [London]‚ 2 June 1795. The writer refers in this letter to his uncle‚ Joseph Lieutaud (1705-1780)‚ Louis XVI’s doctor.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Lieutaud’‚ to a patron‚ asking for a recommendation to enable him to study surgery and work in a hospital‚ explaining that he is in exile in London and wishes to be able to leave for America as soon as possible. In French. 3 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ repair at centre fold. 8 North Street‚ Tottenham Court Road [London]‚ 2 June 1795. The writer refers in this letter to his uncle‚ Joseph Lieutaud (1705-1780)‚ Louis XVI’s doctor. Price : £35.00
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French Revolution. BESSE‚ Jacques-Joseph. 10626
Holograph declaration‚ signed‚ as Curé of St. Aubin and as a deputy to the National Assembly‚ confirming his clerical status and appointment. In French. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ fine‚ traces of guard‚ discreet stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With typed transcript. Paris‚ 17 February 1790. Jacques-Joseph-Marie Besse (1747-1821)‚ French priest and legislator‚ member of the National Assemby or Chamber of Deputies‚ 17 April 1789 - 30 September 1791.
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Holograph declaration‚ signed‚ as Curé of St. Aubin and as a deputy to the National Assembly‚ confirming his clerical status and appointment. In French. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ fine‚ traces of guard‚ discreet stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With typed transcript. Paris‚ 17 February 1790. Jacques-Joseph-Marie Besse (1747-1821)‚ French priest and legislator‚ member of the National Assemby or Chamber of Deputies‚ 17 April 1789 - 30 September 1791. Price : £100.00
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FRENCH REVOLUTION. Comité de Legislation‚ Section des Emigrés‚ 1795. 9442
Manuscript Order‚ signed by Durand Maillane‚ Vigneron and Bouret‚ to the national agent and administrators of Ville Franche‚ Département du Rhone‚ about the suspension of the sale of the furniture and effects of citoyen Collabeau‚ until there has been a definitive judgment on the request for his disbarment. In French‚ with typed transcript. 8 x 6½ inches‚ discreet stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Paris‚ 15 germinal an III [4 April 1795]. Pierre-Toussaint Durand de Maillane (1729-1814)‚ canon lawyer‚ judge and French politician.
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Manuscript Order‚ signed by Durand Maillane‚ Vigneron and Bouret‚ to the national agent and administrators of Ville Franche‚ Département du Rhone‚ about the suspension of the sale of the furniture and effects of citoyen Collabeau‚ until there has been a definitive judgment on the request for his disbarment. In French‚ with typed transcript. 8 x 6½ inches‚ discreet stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Paris‚ 15 germinal an III [4 April 1795]. Pierre-Toussaint Durand de Maillane (1729-1814)‚ canon lawyer‚ judge and French politician. Price : £120.00
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FROMENTIN‚ Eugène. 6708
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Eug Fromentin’‚ addressed ‘Mademoiselle’‚ thanking her profusely for her delightful book of poems. In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Paris‚ undated. Eugène Fromentin (1820-1876)‚ French painter and writer‚ one of the earliest pictorial interpreters of Algeria‚ and much influenced in style by Eugène Delacroix. His literary works included Dominique‚ first published in the Revue des deux mondes in 1862‚ and dedicated to George Sand. Fromentin's other literary works are Visites artistiques (1852); Simples Pélerinages (1856); Un été dons le Sahara (1857); Une année dans le Sahel (1858); and Les Maîtres d'autrefois (1876).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Eug Fromentin’‚ addressed ‘Mademoiselle’‚ thanking her profusely for her delightful book of poems. In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Paris‚ undated. Eugène Fromentin (1820-1876)‚ French painter and writer‚ one of the earliest pictorial interpreters of Algeria‚ and much influenced in style by Eugène Delacroix. His literary works included Dominique‚ first published in the Revue des deux mondes in 1862‚ and dedicated to George Sand. Fromentin's other literary works are Visites artistiques (1852); Simples Pélerinages (1856); Un été dons le Sahara (1857); Une année dans le Sahel (1858); and Les Maîtres d'autrefois (1876). Price : £100.00
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GAUDICHOT-MASSON‚ Auguste Michel Benoit. 2062
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Michel Masson’‚ addressed ‘Mon cher Monsieur Vigneron’‚ discussing the seating arrangements in the theatre‚ providing reserved seats‚ and asking that his friends pardon the author’s faults ‘comme dit la comedie espagnole’. 15 lines in French‚ 1 page 6.5 x 4 inches‚ in good condition. Undated [c.1840-50?]. Auguste Michel Gaudichot-Masson (b.1800)‚ dancer at the théâtre Montholon‚ prolific author of plays and romances.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Michel Masson’‚ addressed ‘Mon cher Monsieur Vigneron’‚ discussing the seating arrangements in the theatre‚ providing reserved seats‚ and asking that his friends pardon the author’s faults ‘comme dit la comedie espagnole’. 15 lines in French‚ 1 page 6.5 x 4 inches‚ in good condition. Undated [c.1840-50?]. Auguste Michel Gaudichot-Masson (b.1800)‚ dancer at the théâtre Montholon‚ prolific author of plays and romances. Price : £50.00
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GENLIS‚ Stephanie Félicité‚ Comtesse de. 6914
Autograph Letter Signed ‘ctesse de Genlis’‚ explaining at length to a gentleman the reasons why they failed to meet‚ and making new arrangements. In French. 16 lines on 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ mounted at corners on part of an old album page. [Paris‚ October 1814]. Stephanie Félicité‚ Comtesse de Genlis (1746-1830)‚ celebrated French novelist‚ governess to the children of the Duc d'Orléans‚ amongst whom was the future king of the French‚ Louis-Philippe. Her works amount to about 90 vols.‚ among them the celebrated “Mémoirs” of her life and times.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘ctesse de Genlis’‚ explaining at length to a gentleman the reasons why they failed to meet‚ and making new arrangements. In French. 16 lines on 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ mounted at corners on part of an old album page. [Paris‚ October 1814]. Stephanie Félicité‚ Comtesse de Genlis (1746-1830)‚ celebrated French novelist‚ governess to the children of the Duc d'Orléans‚ amongst whom was the future king of the French‚ Louis-Philippe. Her works amount to about 90 vols.‚ among them the celebrated “Mémoirs” of her life and times. Price : £275.00
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GOURMONT‚ Remy de. 7687
Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending an article which he has shortened according to the rules of the Revue‚ and hoping that not too much has been lost thereby. In French. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 71 rue de Sainte-Père‚ 10 december 1904[?]. Remy de Gourmont (1858-1915)‚ French writer.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending an article which he has shortened according to the rules of the Revue‚ and hoping that not too much has been lost thereby. In French. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 71 rue de Sainte-Père‚ 10 december 1904[?]. Remy de Gourmont (1858-1915)‚ French writer. Price : £100.00
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HAUTEFEUILLE‚ Anne Marie‚ comtesse d’. 10925
Autograph Letter Signed. In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ integral address leaf (torn at seal opening)‚ in good condition. Ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. 7 October 1839[?] Anne Marie Caroline de Marguerye‚ Comtesse d’Hautefeuille (1786-1861)‚ French writer.
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Autograph Letter Signed. In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ integral address leaf (torn at seal opening)‚ in good condition. Ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. 7 October 1839[?] Anne Marie Caroline de Marguerye‚ Comtesse d’Hautefeuille (1786-1861)‚ French writer. Price : £45.00
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HENRI II d'Orléans‚ duc de Longueville. 10316
Document Signed as Lieutenant General of the King’s army in Burgundy‚ permitting Lieutenant de l’Isle to return to his home to attend to business there‚ and charging him to return to the field within two months. In French. 1 page 11 x 7 inches‚ folds‚ a few small holes‚ upper edge slightly ragged‚ of good appearance‚ with very distinctive watermark of a hand and a flower. Camp before Autrey‚ 18 August 1638. Signed on campaign by Henri II d'Orléans‚ duc de Longueville (1595-1663)‚ a major figure in the civil war of France‚ the Fronde‚ who later served as governor of Picardy and of Normandy. Longueville led the French delegation in the talks that led to the Treaty of Westphalia which ended the Thirty Years War (1648). Longueville began his siege of Autrey Castle in early August 1638. He made a break in the ramparts on 17 August.
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Document Signed as Lieutenant General of the King’s army in Burgundy‚ permitting Lieutenant de l’Isle to return to his home to attend to business there‚ and charging him to return to the field within two months. In French. 1 page 11 x 7 inches‚ folds‚ a few small holes‚ upper edge slightly ragged‚ of good appearance‚ with very distinctive watermark of a hand and a flower. Camp before Autrey‚ 18 August 1638. Signed on campaign by Henri II d'Orléans‚ duc de Longueville (1595-1663)‚ a major figure in the civil war of France‚ the Fronde‚ who later served as governor of Picardy and of Normandy. Longueville led the French delegation in the talks that led to the Treaty of Westphalia which ended the Thirty Years War (1648). Longueville began his siege of Autrey Castle in early August 1638. He made a break in the ramparts on 17 August. Price : £550.00
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HOLLOND‚ Ellen Julia. 1092
Autograph Letter Signed‚ in French‚ to Madame de Tourganeff‚ apologising for not having replied immediately to her kind invitation‚ which she now accepts with pleasure. 2 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ with the original autograph envelope. [Paris‚ undated] Ellen Julia Hollond (1822-1884)‚ author and philanthropist‚ hostess of a Liberal salon in Paris.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ in French‚ to Madame de Tourganeff‚ apologising for not having replied immediately to her kind invitation‚ which she now accepts with pleasure. 2 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ with the original autograph envelope. [Paris‚ undated] Ellen Julia Hollond (1822-1884)‚ author and philanthropist‚ hostess of a Liberal salon in Paris. Price : £45.00
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HYDE DE NEUVILLE‚ Jean Guillaume‚ Baron. 4277
Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘mon cher monsieur’‚ making arrangements for a meeting. In French. A good one page example 7½ x 6 inches‚ fine. Paris‚ undated. Baron Hyde De Neuville (1776-1857)‚ politician and diplomat‚ royalist agent.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘mon cher monsieur’‚ making arrangements for a meeting. In French. A good one page example 7½ x 6 inches‚ fine. Paris‚ undated. Baron Hyde De Neuville (1776-1857)‚ politician and diplomat‚ royalist agent. Price : £45.00
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JOLY DE FLEURY‚ Omer-Louis-François. 0508
Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Monseigneur’‚ about his secret ‘mémoire’ just received‚ assuring him that it will be preserved in utmost secrecy‚ and explaining that he needs to get expert advice upon it. Annotated on the first page by the recipient. In French. 3 pp. 4to. In good condition. Fleury‚ 24 July 1776. Omer-Louis-François Joly de Fleury (1715-1810)‚ from a distinguished family of lawyers‚ became avocat-général to the parliament at Paris. His book Réquisitoires was attacked by Voltaire.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Monseigneur’‚ about his secret ‘mémoire’ just received‚ assuring him that it will be preserved in utmost secrecy‚ and explaining that he needs to get expert advice upon it. Annotated on the first page by the recipient. In French. 3 pp. 4to. In good condition. Fleury‚ 24 July 1776. Omer-Louis-François Joly de Fleury (1715-1810)‚ from a distinguished family of lawyers‚ became avocat-général to the parliament at Paris. His book Réquisitoires was attacked by Voltaire. Price : £100.00
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LA JEUNESSE‚ Ernest. 9874
Autograph Note Signed‚ to Enrique Gomez Carrillo‚ responding briefly to his question about “une chaire d’élégance féminine”. 5 lines on 1 page 3½ x 8 inches‚ tipped on to an old album leaf. Undated [c.1910]. Ernest Augustus John La Jeunesse‚ French writer and literary critic‚ companion and chronicler of Oscar Wilde's last years. Enrique Gomez Carillo (1873-1927)‚ Guatemalan literary critic and editor.
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Autograph Note Signed‚ to Enrique Gomez Carrillo‚ responding briefly to his question about “une chaire d’élégance féminine”. 5 lines on 1 page 3½ x 8 inches‚ tipped on to an old album leaf. Undated [c.1910]. Ernest Augustus John La Jeunesse‚ French writer and literary critic‚ companion and chronicler of Oscar Wilde's last years. Enrique Gomez Carillo (1873-1927)‚ Guatemalan literary critic and editor. Price : £45.00
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LA VAULX‚ Comte Henri de. 7861
Autograph Letter Signed‚ making arrangements for a meeting. In French. 7 x 5½ inches‚ trimmed at foot. Paris‚ undated. Comte Henri De La Vaulx (1870-1930)‚ balloonist. The De la Vaulx Medal is an aviation award presented by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI)‚ the international aviation standard setting and record-keeping body. The award was established in 1933 in memory of the Comte de la Vaulx‚ who was a founder and president of the FAI. The De la Vaulx Medal is awarded to holders of recognized absolute world aviation records set during the year before.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ making arrangements for a meeting. In French. 7 x 5½ inches‚ trimmed at foot. Paris‚ undated. Comte Henri De La Vaulx (1870-1930)‚ balloonist. The De la Vaulx Medal is an aviation award presented by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI)‚ the international aviation standard setting and record-keeping body. The award was established in 1933 in memory of the Comte de la Vaulx‚ who was a founder and president of the FAI. The De la Vaulx Medal is awarded to holders of recognized absolute world aviation records set during the year before. Price : £35.00
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LAFFITTE‚ Jacques. 0941
Autograph Letter in the third person‚ addressed to Monsieur Leica‚ regretting that certain rules forbid him to offer assistance to Leica‚ though aware of ‘la position malheureuse dans laquelle il se trouve’. 15 lines on1 page 5 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 25 August 1827. Jacques Laffitte (1767-1844)‚ French banker and politician‚ governor of the Bank of France in 1814.
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Autograph Letter in the third person‚ addressed to Monsieur Leica‚ regretting that certain rules forbid him to offer assistance to Leica‚ though aware of ‘la position malheureuse dans laquelle il se trouve’. 15 lines on1 page 5 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 25 August 1827. Jacques Laffitte (1767-1844)‚ French banker and politician‚ governor of the Bank of France in 1814. Price : £45.00
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LAMETH‚ Théodore. 9557
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Le M[arecha]l De Lameth‚ ancien Maréchal De Camps de 1791’‚ to Monsieur Boulanger at Cambray‚ recommending an acquaintance whose father had served in the American War. In French. 1 January 1823. Théodore Lameth (1756-1854) served in the American war (1779-80)‚ where he was wounded. He sat in the Legislative Assembly as deputy from the department of Jura‚ and became maréchal-de-camp.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Le M[arecha]l De Lameth‚ ancien Maréchal De Camps de 1791’‚ to Monsieur Boulanger at Cambray‚ recommending an acquaintance whose father had served in the American War. In French. 1 January 1823. Théodore Lameth (1756-1854) served in the American war (1779-80)‚ where he was wounded. He sat in the Legislative Assembly as deputy from the department of Jura‚ and became maréchal-de-camp. Price : £65.00
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LAPRADE‚ Victor de. 4260
Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘chere Madame’‚ responding at length to her letter‚ discussing her appreciation of his verses‚ literary matters‚ and much else. In French. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ one repair‚ in good condition. Montbrison‚ 20 November 1869. Victor de Laprade (1812-1883)‚ French poet and critic. As a poet he belongs to the school of Chateaubriand and Lamartine. His subjects were the piety‚ patriotism‚ simplicity and culture of French provincial life.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘chere Madame’‚ responding at length to her letter‚ discussing her appreciation of his verses‚ literary matters‚ and much else. In French. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ one repair‚ in good condition. Montbrison‚ 20 November 1869. Victor de Laprade (1812-1883)‚ French poet and critic. As a poet he belongs to the school of Chateaubriand and Lamartine. His subjects were the piety‚ patriotism‚ simplicity and culture of French provincial life. Price : £75.00
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LAVELEYE‚ Emile Louis Victor de. 1890
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the typeface and appearance of his forthcoming work‚ discussing corrections and insisting on ‘une édition lisible’‚ requesting that 900 copies be sent to the Bimetallic Association‚ and 50 to himself. In French. 3 pp. 8 x 5.5 inches‚ lightly tipped on old album page‚ in good condition. Liège‚ 13 February 1882. Emile De Laveleye (1822-92)‚ Belgian economist‚ author of Primitive Property‚ Elements of Political Economy‚ Socialism of Today‚ etc.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the typeface and appearance of his forthcoming work‚ discussing corrections and insisting on ‘une édition lisible’‚ requesting that 900 copies be sent to the Bimetallic Association‚ and 50 to himself. In French. 3 pp. 8 x 5.5 inches‚ lightly tipped on old album page‚ in good condition. Liège‚ 13 February 1882. Emile De Laveleye (1822-92)‚ Belgian economist‚ author of Primitive Property‚ Elements of Political Economy‚ Socialism of Today‚ etc. Price : £120.00
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LE PELETIER DE SOUZY‚ Michel. 2471
Letter Signed ‘Le Peletier’‚ advising his correspondent that he can not put before the King a request for the payment of a debt which has been unclaimed for eighteen years. In French. 1 page 8 x 12 inches‚ occasional light stains only. Paris‚ 28 January 1701. Michel Le Peletier de Souzy (1640-1725) was controller-general of finances and director-general of fortifications from 1691 to 1715‚ and was later a member of the regency and finance councils during the minority of Louis XV. He makes occasional appearances in the Memoirs of the Duc de Saint-Simon‚ as an adviser to Louis XIV on military fortifications during the War of the Spanish Succession.
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Letter Signed ‘Le Peletier’‚ advising his correspondent that he can not put before the King a request for the payment of a debt which has been unclaimed for eighteen years. In French. 1 page 8 x 12 inches‚ occasional light stains only. Paris‚ 28 January 1701. Michel Le Peletier de Souzy (1640-1725) was controller-general of finances and director-general of fortifications from 1691 to 1715‚ and was later a member of the regency and finance councils during the minority of Louis XV. He makes occasional appearances in the Memoirs of the Duc de Saint-Simon‚ as an adviser to Louis XIV on military fortifications during the War of the Spanish Succession. Price : £120.00
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LECOMTE DU NOUY‚ Hermine. 9880
Autograph Letter Signed [to Enrique Gomez Carrillo]‚ responding to his questions‚ discussing the nature of fashion‚ and the uselessness of an academic chair for its study. In French. 4 pp. 6¾ x 4¾ inches‚ deep black borders‚ one page tipped on to an small album page. In good condition. 4 avenue Daubigny‚ 12 November 1910. “C’est une manifestation éphemère de la fantaisie‚ souvent délicieuse‚ qui parfais indique un souci d’art.” Hermine Lecomte Du Noüy (1855-1915)‚ author of Amitié Amoureuse‚ a romance inspired by her friendship with Maupassant. Enrique Gomez Carillo (1873-1927)‚ Guatemalan literary critic and editor.
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Autograph Letter Signed [to Enrique Gomez Carrillo]‚ responding to his questions‚ discussing the nature of fashion‚ and the uselessness of an academic chair for its study. In French. 4 pp. 6¾ x 4¾ inches‚ deep black borders‚ one page tipped on to an small album page. In good condition. 4 avenue Daubigny‚ 12 November 1910. “C’est une manifestation éphemère de la fantaisie‚ souvent délicieuse‚ qui parfais indique un souci d’art.” Hermine Lecomte Du Noüy (1855-1915)‚ author of Amitié Amoureuse‚ a romance inspired by her friendship with Maupassant. Enrique Gomez Carillo (1873-1927)‚ Guatemalan literary critic and editor. Price : £65.00
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LEMAITRE‚ Jules. 8176
Postcard Portrait‚ signed at head. 5½ x 3½ inches‚ in good condition. Undated. François Élie Jules Lemaître (1853-1914) was a French critic and dramatist.
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Postcard Portrait‚ signed at head. 5½ x 3½ inches‚ in good condition. Undated. François Élie Jules Lemaître (1853-1914) was a French critic and dramatist. Price : £20.00
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LEROY‚ Louis. 6712
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Louis Leroy’‚ discussing in detail the production of a play. In French. 2 pp. 5 x 4 inches‚ one pinhole‚ red handstamp on first page‚ in good condtion‚ embossed L. Undated. Louis Leroy (1812-1885) was a French 19th century engraver‚ painter‚ and successful playwright. However‚ he is remembered as the journalist and art critic for the French satirical newspaper Le Charivari‚ who coined the term "impressionism" to satirise the artists now known by the word. Leroy's review was printed in Le Charivari on 25 April 1874 with the title The Exhibition of the Impressionists.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Louis Leroy’‚ discussing in detail the production of a play. In French. 2 pp. 5 x 4 inches‚ one pinhole‚ red handstamp on first page‚ in good condtion‚ embossed L. Undated. Louis Leroy (1812-1885) was a French 19th century engraver‚ painter‚ and successful playwright. However‚ he is remembered as the journalist and art critic for the French satirical newspaper Le Charivari‚ who coined the term "impressionism" to satirise the artists now known by the word. Leroy's review was printed in Le Charivari on 25 April 1874 with the title The Exhibition of the Impressionists. Price : £65.00
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LESSEPS‚ Ferdinand de. 9958
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ferd. de Lesseps’‚ addressed ‘Commandant’‚ thanking him for his communication from Port Said‚ discussing the case of La Frégate Carmen in the Suez Canal‚ expressing his sympathy with all the officers on board‚ and thanking his correspondent for the proposal for agents for the Canal. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5½ inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ very fine. Paris‚ 14 December 1882. Ferdinand de Lesseps (1805-1894)‚ French diplomat and promoter of the Suez Canal.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ferd. de Lesseps’‚ addressed ‘Commandant’‚ thanking him for his communication from Port Said‚ discussing the case of La Frégate Carmen in the Suez Canal‚ expressing his sympathy with all the officers on board‚ and thanking his correspondent for the proposal for agents for the Canal. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5½ inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ very fine. Paris‚ 14 December 1882. Ferdinand de Lesseps (1805-1894)‚ French diplomat and promoter of the Suez Canal. Price : £350.00
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LOUIS-PHILIPPE‚ King of the French. 10220
Autograph Letter Signed with initial‚ to Philippe‚ “mon cher Comte”‚ asking him to convey Louis-Philippe’s best wishes to the Duke of Northumberland‚ in particular to Lord Prudhoe‚ asking him to receive the book which Sir John Herschel intended to give to Louis-Philippe. In French. 1 page 8 x 6 inches‚ folds‚ in good condition. Neuilly‚ 23July 1847. Louis Philippe (1773-1850)‚ King of the French‚ returned to France from exile at the Restoration and was acclaimed as the ‘citizen king’ after the 1830 Revolution. Herschel published (with assistance from the Duke of Northumberland) his ‘Results of Asronomical Observations ...at the Cape of Good Hope’ in 1847.
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Autograph Letter Signed with initial‚ to Philippe‚ “mon cher Comte”‚ asking him to convey Louis-Philippe’s best wishes to the Duke of Northumberland‚ in particular to Lord Prudhoe‚ asking him to receive the book which Sir John Herschel intended to give to Louis-Philippe. In French. 1 page 8 x 6 inches‚ folds‚ in good condition. Neuilly‚ 23July 1847. Louis Philippe (1773-1850)‚ King of the French‚ returned to France from exile at the Restoration and was acclaimed as the ‘citizen king’ after the 1830 Revolution. Herschel published (with assistance from the Duke of Northumberland) his ‘Results of Asronomical Observations ...at the Cape of Good Hope’ in 1847. Price : £120.00
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LOUYS‚ Pierre. 10415
Autograph Manuscripts of two poems‚ unsigned: (a) one beginning “Aujourd’hui trente et un novembre...”‚ 14 lines. (b) “La Geste de la Lance”‚ 14 lines in pencil‚ dated from Bayreuth‚ 9 August 1891‚ a poem inspired by Parsifal‚ differing from the published text. 2 pp. 8 x 6½ inches‚ one margin worn‚ generally in good condition. With a Sothebys catalogue entry (February 1967). 1891 and undated. Pierre Louys (1870-1925)‚ French writer.
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Autograph Manuscripts of two poems‚ unsigned: (a) one beginning “Aujourd’hui trente et un novembre...”‚ 14 lines. (b) “La Geste de la Lance”‚ 14 lines in pencil‚ dated from Bayreuth‚ 9 August 1891‚ a poem inspired by Parsifal‚ differing from the published text. 2 pp. 8 x 6½ inches‚ one margin worn‚ generally in good condition. With a Sothebys catalogue entry (February 1967). 1891 and undated. Pierre Louys (1870-1925)‚ French writer. Price : £150.00
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MAINDRON‚ Maurice. 4599
Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Madame’‚ explaining that he has a duty to look after his suffering wife. In French. 3 pp. 4¼ x 2¾ inches‚ fine. 6 April 1901. Maurice Maindron (1857-1911)‚ novelist.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Madame’‚ explaining that he has a duty to look after his suffering wife. In French. 3 pp. 4¼ x 2¾ inches‚ fine. 6 April 1901. Maurice Maindron (1857-1911)‚ novelist. Price : £30.00
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MANUEL‚ Eugene. 4494
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Mon cher ami’‚ indignant at the delay in the appearance of a newspaper review of his latest book‚ and asking for an explanation. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ a few minor marginal tears only‚ generally in good condition. 13 May 1866. Eugene Manuel (1823-1901)‚ French poet and man of letters‚ is possible referring to his Pages Intimes (1866) which received a prize from the Academy.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Mon cher ami’‚ indignant at the delay in the appearance of a newspaper review of his latest book‚ and asking for an explanation. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ a few minor marginal tears only‚ generally in good condition. 13 May 1866. Eugene Manuel (1823-1901)‚ French poet and man of letters‚ is possible referring to his Pages Intimes (1866) which received a prize from the Academy. Price : £65.00
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MARESCOT‚ Armand Samuel de‚ General. 10627
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Chancellor of France‚ regretting that he can not attend the opening ceremony of the Chamber due to ill health. In French. 1 page 12 x 8½ inches‚ in good clean condition‚ remains of guard‚ small stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With typed transcript. 30 November 1821. General Armand Samuel de Marescot (1758-1832) served at the siege of Toulon (1793)‚ with the expedition to England (1798)‚ Danube (1799)‚ Grand Armée (1805)‚ prisoner at Baylen (Andalucia‚ July 1808).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Chancellor of France‚ regretting that he can not attend the opening ceremony of the Chamber due to ill health. In French. 1 page 12 x 8½ inches‚ in good clean condition‚ remains of guard‚ small stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With typed transcript. 30 November 1821. General Armand Samuel de Marescot (1758-1832) served at the siege of Toulon (1793)‚ with the expedition to England (1798)‚ Danube (1799)‚ Grand Armée (1805)‚ prisoner at Baylen (Andalucia‚ July 1808). Price : £75.00
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MARET‚ Hugues Bernard‚ Duc de Bassano. 6447
Autograph Letter Signed as Hugues Maret‚ to the Baron de Gravenreuth‚ discussing the dispatch of letters with the Moniteur. 6 lines on 1 page 9½ x 8 inches‚ small collection stamp‚ integral blank leaf. Monday 8 December [before 1809]. Uncommon. Hugues Bernard Maret‚ Duc de Bassano (1763-1839)‚ statesman and ambassador‚ confidential adviser to Napoleon. Created Duke of Bassano‚ 1809; minister of foreign affairs‚ 1811-13; minister of state during the Hundred Days; exiled after Waterloo‚ 1815-20.
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Autograph Letter Signed as Hugues Maret‚ to the Baron de Gravenreuth‚ discussing the dispatch of letters with the Moniteur. 6 lines on 1 page 9½ x 8 inches‚ small collection stamp‚ integral blank leaf. Monday 8 December [before 1809]. Uncommon. Hugues Bernard Maret‚ Duc de Bassano (1763-1839)‚ statesman and ambassador‚ confidential adviser to Napoleon. Created Duke of Bassano‚ 1809; minister of foreign affairs‚ 1811-13; minister of state during the Hundred Days; exiled after Waterloo‚ 1815-20. Price : £75.00
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MARET‚ Hugues Bernard‚ Duc de Bassano. 9828
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Marshal Berthier‚ returning his report without a decision‚ because the Emperor “n’a pas prononcé”. In French. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. St. Cloud‚ 11 thermidor[?]. Hugues Bernard Maret‚ Duc de Bassano (1763-1839)‚ statesman and ambassador‚ confidential adviser to Napoleon. Created Duke of Bassano‚ 1809; minister of foreign affairs‚ 1811-13; minister of state during the Hundred Days; exiled after Waterloo‚ 1815-20.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Marshal Berthier‚ returning his report without a decision‚ because the Emperor “n’a pas prononcé”. In French. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. St. Cloud‚ 11 thermidor[?]. Hugues Bernard Maret‚ Duc de Bassano (1763-1839)‚ statesman and ambassador‚ confidential adviser to Napoleon. Created Duke of Bassano‚ 1809; minister of foreign affairs‚ 1811-13; minister of state during the Hundred Days; exiled after Waterloo‚ 1815-20. Price : £120.00
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MARGUERITTE‚ Victor. 10425
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Victor Margueritte’‚ to M.Dumaine‚ President of the commission of enquiry. Together with a dossier of papers and letters relating to Margueritte’s disbarment from the Order of the Legion d’Honneur following the publication of his novel La Garçonne. 2 pp. letter‚ in fine condition‚ with other papers. Paris‚ 24 December 1922. Victor Margueritte (1866-1942)‚ French novelist. Victor Margueritte designed two pantomimes‚ Pierrot assassin de sa femme (Théatre Libre‚ 1882) and Colombine pardonnée (Cercle funambulesque‚ 1888)‚ and was the author of La Garçonne. Translated into English as The Bachelor Girl‚ this novel deals with the life of a young woman who‚ upon learning that her fiancé is cheating on her‚ decides to live life freely and on her own terms. Amongst other things‚ this included having multiple sexual partners. The dossier comprises 3 letters signed by General Dubail‚ Grand Chancellor; 1 letter signed by Ernest Cartier‚ member of the commission of enquiry; Dumaine’s report on this affair; copy of a letter from Anatole France defending Margueritte; newspaper cuttings.
Price : £200.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Victor Margueritte’‚ to M.Dumaine‚ President of the commission of enquiry. Together with a dossier of papers and letters relating to Margueritte’s disbarment from the Order of the Legion d’Honneur following the publication of his novel La Garçonne. 2 pp. letter‚ in fine condition‚ with other papers. Paris‚ 24 December 1922. Victor Margueritte (1866-1942)‚ French novelist. Victor Margueritte designed two pantomimes‚ Pierrot assassin de sa femme (Théatre Libre‚ 1882) and Colombine pardonnée (Cercle funambulesque‚ 1888)‚ and was the author of La Garçonne. Translated into English as The Bachelor Girl‚ this novel deals with the life of a young woman who‚ upon learning that her fiancé is cheating on her‚ decides to live life freely and on her own terms. Amongst other things‚ this included having multiple sexual partners. The dossier comprises 3 letters signed by General Dubail‚ Grand Chancellor; 1 letter signed by Ernest Cartier‚ member of the commission of enquiry; Dumaine’s report on this affair; copy of a letter from Anatole France defending Margueritte; newspaper cuttings. Price : £200.00
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MARIE DE LORRAINE. 7244
Vellum Warrant‚ signed ‘Marie de Lorraine’‚ addressed to the Bishop of Bayeux‚ setting down the nominations to clerical benefices. Vellum‚ 9 x 18 inches‚ centre fold‚ without seal tag‚ in good condition‚ with a typed transcript of the original French. Paris‚ 3 August 1667. Marie de Lorraine‚ Princesse de Joinville‚ Duchess of Guise (1615-1688).
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Vellum Warrant‚ signed ‘Marie de Lorraine’‚ addressed to the Bishop of Bayeux‚ setting down the nominations to clerical benefices. Vellum‚ 9 x 18 inches‚ centre fold‚ without seal tag‚ in good condition‚ with a typed transcript of the original French. Paris‚ 3 August 1667. Marie de Lorraine‚ Princesse de Joinville‚ Duchess of Guise (1615-1688). Price : £250.00
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MAURIN‚ General Antoine‚ and FELTRE‚ Marshal Clarke‚ duc de. 10312
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Duc de Feltre‚ Minister of War‚ requesting five particular maps of Russia and Prussia. Annotated and signed by Feltre‚ instructing Colonel Muriel to send these indispensable maps to the general; with an annotation by Col. Muriel instructing M. Lepin to deal with this immediately‚ the officer to leave tomorrow at the latest. In French. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ remains of guard‚ in good condition‚ ex Biblotheca Lindesiana. Paris‚ 26 February 1813. Henri-Jacques-Guillaume Clarke‚ duc de Feltre (1765-1818)‚ Marshal of France‚ succeeded Berthier as Minister of War in 1807. General Antoine Maurin (1771-1830)‚ General of Cavalry‚ served in Portugal in 1807‚ was a prisoner of the English 1808-1812‚ served in Champagne in 1814‚ wounded at Ligny in 1815.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Duc de Feltre‚ Minister of War‚ requesting five particular maps of Russia and Prussia. Annotated and signed by Feltre‚ instructing Colonel Muriel to send these indispensable maps to the general; with an annotation by Col. Muriel instructing M. Lepin to deal with this immediately‚ the officer to leave tomorrow at the latest. In French. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ remains of guard‚ in good condition‚ ex Biblotheca Lindesiana. Paris‚ 26 February 1813. Henri-Jacques-Guillaume Clarke‚ duc de Feltre (1765-1818)‚ Marshal of France‚ succeeded Berthier as Minister of War in 1807. General Antoine Maurin (1771-1830)‚ General of Cavalry‚ served in Portugal in 1807‚ was a prisoner of the English 1808-1812‚ served in Champagne in 1814‚ wounded at Ligny in 1815. Price : £120.00
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MENEVAL Claude Francois. 10510
Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.Meneval’ addessed ‘Monseigneur’ sending to “votre Altesse” a packet of dispatches which the Emperor had partly unsealed and had found inside two or three private letters the envelopes of which have been thrown in the fire; Meneval also sends numbers 5 and 6 of the Courier de Paris which have arrived this day. In French. 1 page 9 x 7 inches in good condition small catalogue label pasted upper right. Osterode [Germany] 17 March(?) no year given. Claude Francois Meneval (1778-1850) Baron de Méneval Napoleon's private secretary (1802-1813) author of Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de Napoléon depuis 1802 jusqu'à 1815.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.Meneval’ addessed ‘Monseigneur’ sending to “votre Altesse” a packet of dispatches which the Emperor had partly unsealed and had found inside two or three private letters the envelopes of which have been thrown in the fire; Meneval also sends numbers 5 and 6 of the Courier de Paris which have arrived this day. In French. 1 page 9 x 7 inches in good condition small catalogue label pasted upper right. Osterode [Germany] 17 March(?) no year given. Claude Francois Meneval (1778-1850) Baron de Méneval Napoleon's private secretary (1802-1813) author of Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de Napoléon depuis 1802 jusqu'à 1815. Price : £150.00
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MERLIN‚ Comte Philippe Antoine‚ Merlin de Douai. 10927
Letter Signed ‘Merlin’‚ discussing a legal case‚ citing L’Ordonnance Royale of 7 April 1819. In French. 1 page 7½ x 6½ inches‚ minor tear at centre fold‚ remains of guard‚ in clean condition. Ex Bibliotheca de Lindesiana. Bruxelles‚ February 1830. Merlin de Douai (1754-1838)‚ French jurist and politician. He was Minister of Justice 1795-99. ‘From 1789 his political career was marked by vast sagacity and talent‚ combined with treachery and timidity. A false friend of Louis XVI‚ a bloodthirsty leader of the Revolution‚ the employer and then the servant of Bonaparte‚ he yet found time to produce works which have been regarded as legal standards.’ [Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography] Having resumed his functions during the Hundred Days‚ he was one of those banished on the Second Bourbon Restoration. The years of Merlin de Douai's exile were devoted to his Répertoire de jurisprudence (5th ed.‚ 18 vols.‚ Paris‚ 1827-1828) and to his Recueil alphabétique des questions de droit (4th ed.‚ 8 vols.‚ Paris‚ 1827-1828). At the 1830 July Revolution‚ he was able to return to France.
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Letter Signed ‘Merlin’‚ discussing a legal case‚ citing L’Ordonnance Royale of 7 April 1819. In French. 1 page 7½ x 6½ inches‚ minor tear at centre fold‚ remains of guard‚ in clean condition. Ex Bibliotheca de Lindesiana. Bruxelles‚ February 1830. Merlin de Douai (1754-1838)‚ French jurist and politician. He was Minister of Justice 1795-99. ‘From 1789 his political career was marked by vast sagacity and talent‚ combined with treachery and timidity. A false friend of Louis XVI‚ a bloodthirsty leader of the Revolution‚ the employer and then the servant of Bonaparte‚ he yet found time to produce works which have been regarded as legal standards.’ [Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography] Having resumed his functions during the Hundred Days‚ he was one of those banished on the Second Bourbon Restoration. The years of Merlin de Douai's exile were devoted to his Répertoire de jurisprudence (5th ed.‚ 18 vols.‚ Paris‚ 1827-1828) and to his Recueil alphabétique des questions de droit (4th ed.‚ 8 vols.‚ Paris‚ 1827-1828). At the 1830 July Revolution‚ he was able to return to France. Price : £85.00
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MICHEL‚ Claude Etienne‚ General. 9981
Letter Signed ‘Michel’‚ as General commanding the grenadiers of the Imperial Guard‚ to Comte Bergoud‚ recommending a brave soldier for a position with the horse guards. In French. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ lightly toned‚ in good condition‚ some offsetting to verso only‚ remains of guard. From the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With typed transcript. Paris‚ 18 February 1812. Uncommon. Baron Claude Etienne Michel‚ Général de Brigade (1772-1815) fought throughout the Napoleonic Wars (including in San Domingo and Russia) and was killed among the Imperial Guard during their last stand at the Battle of Waterloo. The historic words‚ "La Garde meurt‚ elle ne se rend pas!" (The Guard dies‚ it does not surrender!) have been attributed to both General Cambronne and General Michel.
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Letter Signed ‘Michel’‚ as General commanding the grenadiers of the Imperial Guard‚ to Comte Bergoud‚ recommending a brave soldier for a position with the horse guards. In French. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ lightly toned‚ in good condition‚ some offsetting to verso only‚ remains of guard. From the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With typed transcript. Paris‚ 18 February 1812. Uncommon. Baron Claude Etienne Michel‚ Général de Brigade (1772-1815) fought throughout the Napoleonic Wars (including in San Domingo and Russia) and was killed among the Imperial Guard during their last stand at the Battle of Waterloo. The historic words‚ "La Garde meurt‚ elle ne se rend pas!" (The Guard dies‚ it does not surrender!) have been attributed to both General Cambronne and General Michel. Price : £250.00
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MONNET DE LORBEAU‚ General Louis Claude de. 6444
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing family matters and finance‚ adding that they are waiting for the arrival of the Consul. In French. I page‚ about 9 x 7 inches‚ printed heading‚ remains of guard‚ ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Flushing [Holland]‚ 1 October 1803. General Louis Claude de Monnet de Lorbeau (1766-1819) served in the Vendée (1793)‚ the Army of the Rhine (1796)‚ Switzerland‚ Italy (1799). He was later besieged in Flushing by the English‚ was forced to surrender and became a prisoner in 1809.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing family matters and finance‚ adding that they are waiting for the arrival of the Consul. In French. I page‚ about 9 x 7 inches‚ printed heading‚ remains of guard‚ ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Flushing [Holland]‚ 1 October 1803. General Louis Claude de Monnet de Lorbeau (1766-1819) served in the Vendée (1793)‚ the Army of the Rhine (1796)‚ Switzerland‚ Italy (1799). He was later besieged in Flushing by the English‚ was forced to surrender and became a prisoner in 1809. Price : £75.00
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MONTALEMBERT‚ Charles Forbes René‚ comte de. 7017
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Montagu‚ explaining that he is on the Swiss frontier and therefore unable to meet her in Paris‚ and suggesting that she visits his sister. In English. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ integral blank leaf (traces of mounting)‚ light surface creasing only. With a separate carte-de-visite photograph of Montalembert. Marche‚ 25 July 1865. Charles Forbes René‚ comte de Montalembert (1810-1870)‚ French journalist and politician. “If you meet her you must explain to her a little about who you are‚ as I am afraid my poor brother seldom mentioned to her his souvenirs de guerre.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Montagu‚ explaining that he is on the Swiss frontier and therefore unable to meet her in Paris‚ and suggesting that she visits his sister. In English. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ integral blank leaf (traces of mounting)‚ light surface creasing only. With a separate carte-de-visite photograph of Montalembert. Marche‚ 25 July 1865. Charles Forbes René‚ comte de Montalembert (1810-1870)‚ French journalist and politician. “If you meet her you must explain to her a little about who you are‚ as I am afraid my poor brother seldom mentioned to her his souvenirs de guerre.” Price : £100.00
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MONTBAREY‚ Prince de. 1711
Letter Signed‚ to the Governor of the Invalides‚ informing him that the King wishes a place in the Invalides to be given to Captain Mazières ‘cy devant Mousquetaire en la Seconde Compagnie’. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ one horizontal fold‚ in good condition. 2 September 1778. Alex. Marie Leonor de St.Mauris‚ Prince de Montbarey (1732-1796)‚ French statesman‚ Minister of War (1777-1780) during the American War of Independence. He opposed the declaration of war against England‚ stressing that support and encouragement of the American colonies in their fight for independence would pose dangers for the absolute monarchy in France.
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Letter Signed‚ to the Governor of the Invalides‚ informing him that the King wishes a place in the Invalides to be given to Captain Mazières ‘cy devant Mousquetaire en la Seconde Compagnie’. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ one horizontal fold‚ in good condition. 2 September 1778. Alex. Marie Leonor de St.Mauris‚ Prince de Montbarey (1732-1796)‚ French statesman‚ Minister of War (1777-1780) during the American War of Independence. He opposed the declaration of war against England‚ stressing that support and encouragement of the American colonies in their fight for independence would pose dangers for the absolute monarchy in France. Price : £100.00
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MONTHOLON‚ Charles Tristan‚ Marquis de. 6577
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to a merchant at Le Havre‚ discussing his son’s financial affairs. In French. An attractive one page example 10 x 7 inches‚ black border‚ with the address panel (postmarks)‚ inlaid to an album leaf. Paris‚ 5 November 1839. The Marquis de Montholon (1783-1853)‚ French general and diplomat‚ accompanied Napoleon to St. Helena.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to a merchant at Le Havre‚ discussing his son’s financial affairs. In French. An attractive one page example 10 x 7 inches‚ black border‚ with the address panel (postmarks)‚ inlaid to an album leaf. Paris‚ 5 November 1839. The Marquis de Montholon (1783-1853)‚ French general and diplomat‚ accompanied Napoleon to St. Helena. Price : £120.00
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MORAND‚ Joseph‚ General. 10196
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Morand’‚ to Monsieur Lavaux‚ lawyer at the court of appeal‚ discussing tribunal appointments in detail. In French. 1½ pages 8 x 6 inches‚ in good clean condition‚ neat repairs‚ integral address leaf‚ with the remains of a seal in red wax. Ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With a typed transcript. Paris‚ 7 December 1811. General Joseph Morand (1757-1813)‚ commander of infantry‚ served in the Armée du Nord‚ the Armée des Pyrénées‚ and commanded the 23rd military division in Corsica in 1801. He was captured and made prisoner at Lunebourg on 2 April 1813‚ and died of his wounds on 5 April.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Morand’‚ to Monsieur Lavaux‚ lawyer at the court of appeal‚ discussing tribunal appointments in detail. In French. 1½ pages 8 x 6 inches‚ in good clean condition‚ neat repairs‚ integral address leaf‚ with the remains of a seal in red wax. Ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With a typed transcript. Paris‚ 7 December 1811. General Joseph Morand (1757-1813)‚ commander of infantry‚ served in the Armée du Nord‚ the Armée des Pyrénées‚ and commanded the 23rd military division in Corsica in 1801. He was captured and made prisoner at Lunebourg on 2 April 1813‚ and died of his wounds on 5 April. Price : £100.00
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NAVILLE‚ Ernest. 9453
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ernest Naville’‚ about the publication of his book: “Il pourrait déjà annoncer sur la brochure‚ la publication du volume Le Père Celeste.” In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition‚ tipped on to part of an old album page. 21 July 1864. Ernest Naville‚ author of many works of theology‚ of which his most famous is probably Le Père Celeste‚ first published in Geneva in 1865‚ later translated as Heavenly Father (Lectures on Modern Atheism).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ernest Naville’‚ about the publication of his book: “Il pourrait déjà annoncer sur la brochure‚ la publication du volume Le Père Celeste.” In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition‚ tipped on to part of an old album page. 21 July 1864. Ernest Naville‚ author of many works of theology‚ of which his most famous is probably Le Père Celeste‚ first published in Geneva in 1865‚ later translated as Heavenly Father (Lectures on Modern Atheism). Price : £150.00
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NOLHAC‚ Pierre de. 9459
Autograph Letter Signed ‘P. de Nolhac’‚ discussing books‚ and encouraging his correspondent. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5½ inches‚ in good condition. Chateau de Versailles‚ 21 May 1901[?] Pierre de Nolhac (1859-1936)‚ French writer.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘P. de Nolhac’‚ discussing books‚ and encouraging his correspondent. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5½ inches‚ in good condition. Chateau de Versailles‚ 21 May 1901[?] Pierre de Nolhac (1859-1936)‚ French writer. Price : £35.00
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ORLEANS Louis Philippe Albert d’. 10452
Autograph Letter in the third person in which “The Count de Paris presents his compliments to Mr Willis and hastens to express to him his regret to hear that a rifle bullet has come into his garden. He will inquire how it has happened and prevent the renewal of such an untoward incident.” 1 page 7 x 4½ inches in good condition. Sheen House East Sheen Surrey 4 May 1889. Louis Philippe Albert d’Orléans Comte de Paris (1838-94) pretender to the crown of France and head of the legitimist party. Served in the American Civil War on McClellan’s staff. After Chambord’s death (1883) he became head of the entire house of Bourbon. In 1886 he was exiled by the law against pretenders. He was the author of History of the Civil War in America (tr. 4 vol. 1875–88) and other works.
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Autograph Letter in the third person in which “The Count de Paris presents his compliments to Mr Willis and hastens to express to him his regret to hear that a rifle bullet has come into his garden. He will inquire how it has happened and prevent the renewal of such an untoward incident.” 1 page 7 x 4½ inches in good condition. Sheen House East Sheen Surrey 4 May 1889. Louis Philippe Albert d’Orléans Comte de Paris (1838-94) pretender to the crown of France and head of the legitimist party. Served in the American Civil War on McClellan’s staff. After Chambord’s death (1883) he became head of the entire house of Bourbon. In 1886 he was exiled by the law against pretenders. He was the author of History of the Civil War in America (tr. 4 vol. 1875–88) and other works. Price : £45.00
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PACHE‚ Jean-Nicolas. 8162
Autograph Note Signed ‘Pache’‚ to Citoyen Drouar‚ saying that his letter has been forwarded to the Committee‚ and asking him to send a duplicate. In French. 1 page 7 x 6 inches‚ trimmed‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 8 pluviose‚ no year given. Jean-Nicolas Pache (1746-1823) was a French politician who became Mayor of Paris in 1794.
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Autograph Note Signed ‘Pache’‚ to Citoyen Drouar‚ saying that his letter has been forwarded to the Committee‚ and asking him to send a duplicate. In French. 1 page 7 x 6 inches‚ trimmed‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 8 pluviose‚ no year given. Jean-Nicolas Pache (1746-1823) was a French politician who became Mayor of Paris in 1794. Price : £45.00
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PARVILLE‚ Henri de. 9702
Autograph Letter Signed ‘H.Parville’‚ to ‘Cher monsieur’ [Pierre Hippolyte Boutigny‚ professor of chemistry‚ in Evreux]‚ discussing the specifications of “la machine pneumatique”‚ incorporating three carefully drawn diagrams. In French‚ 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ with the diagrams on the third page‚ in fine condition‚ mounted along one edge on part of an old album page. Paris‚ 28 September 1860. The uncommon autograph of Henri de Parville (1838-1909)‚ scientific journalist‚ author of An Inhabitant Of The Planet Mars (1864)‚ a hoax report in which a meteorite dug up by a Colorado oil prospector contains a mummified body believed to originate on Mars. This early theory of extraterrestrial life caught the attention of Jules Verne’s publisher who released the work in an expanded version.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘H.Parville’‚ to ‘Cher monsieur’ [Pierre Hippolyte Boutigny‚ professor of chemistry‚ in Evreux]‚ discussing the specifications of “la machine pneumatique”‚ incorporating three carefully drawn diagrams. In French‚ 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ with the diagrams on the third page‚ in fine condition‚ mounted along one edge on part of an old album page. Paris‚ 28 September 1860. The uncommon autograph of Henri de Parville (1838-1909)‚ scientific journalist‚ author of An Inhabitant Of The Planet Mars (1864)‚ a hoax report in which a meteorite dug up by a Colorado oil prospector contains a mummified body believed to originate on Mars. This early theory of extraterrestrial life caught the attention of Jules Verne’s publisher who released the work in an expanded version. Price : £200.00
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POINCARE‚ Raymond. 2003
Engraved Visiting Card‚ with his printed name‚ inscribed by Poincaré (not signed) for Mr. and Mrs.Macalister‚ sending best wishes. Together with an Autograph Card Signed by Henriette Poincaré (1926). Visiting card 4 x 2.5 inches‚ in fine clean condition. France‚ 1920’s. Raymond Poincaré (1860-1934)‚ French statesman and writer‚ 9th President of the Republic.
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Engraved Visiting Card‚ with his printed name‚ inscribed by Poincaré (not signed) for Mr. and Mrs.Macalister‚ sending best wishes. Together with an Autograph Card Signed by Henriette Poincaré (1926). Visiting card 4 x 2.5 inches‚ in fine clean condition. France‚ 1920’s. Raymond Poincaré (1860-1934)‚ French statesman and writer‚ 9th President of the Republic. Price : £65.00
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QUATREMERE Etienne Marc. 10446
Autograph Letter Signed offering a publication to the Société Asiatique. In French. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches inlaid minor marginal blemishes. Paris 29 January 1832. Etienne Marc Quatremère (1782-1857) French orientalist. In 1827 he became professor of Persian in the School of Living Oriental Languages. Quatremère's first work was Recherches ... sur la langue et la littérature de l'Egypte (1808) showing that the language of ancient Egypt was to be found in Coptic. His Mémoires géographiques et historiques sur l'Égypte… sur quelques contrées voisines was published in 1811. He published among other works Mémoires sur les Nabatéens (1835); a translation of Rashid al-Din's Histoire des Mongols de la Perse (1836); Mémoire géographique et historique sur l'Egypte (1810); the text of Ibn Khaldun's Prolegomena; and a vast number of useful memoirs in the Journal asiatique.
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Autograph Letter Signed offering a publication to the Société Asiatique. In French. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches inlaid minor marginal blemishes. Paris 29 January 1832. Etienne Marc Quatremère (1782-1857) French orientalist. In 1827 he became professor of Persian in the School of Living Oriental Languages. Quatremère's first work was Recherches ... sur la langue et la littérature de l'Egypte (1808) showing that the language of ancient Egypt was to be found in Coptic. His Mémoires géographiques et historiques sur l'Égypte… sur quelques contrées voisines was published in 1811. He published among other works Mémoires sur les Nabatéens (1835); a translation of Rashid al-Din's Histoire des Mongols de la Perse (1836); Mémoire géographique et historique sur l'Egypte (1810); the text of Ibn Khaldun's Prolegomena; and a vast number of useful memoirs in the Journal asiatique. Price : £75.00
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RAYMOND‚ Georges-Marie. 5556
Autograph Letter Signed ‘G.M.Raymond’‚ to M.Pichard‚ imprimeur-libraire at Paris‚ drawing to his attention the publication of a motet which Raymond wishes to be announced in La France Chrétienne. In French. 1 page 8 x 6½ inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ postmarks‚ occasional very light spotting‚ in good condition. Chambéry‚ 10 June 1822. Georges-Marie Raymond (1769-1839)‚ French scholar and writer‚ professor of history and mathematics‚ author of Essai sur l'émulation dans l'ordre social et sur son application à l'éducation (1802)‚ a pioneering work on education‚ inspired by Rousseau.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘G.M.Raymond’‚ to M.Pichard‚ imprimeur-libraire at Paris‚ drawing to his attention the publication of a motet which Raymond wishes to be announced in La France Chrétienne. In French. 1 page 8 x 6½ inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ postmarks‚ occasional very light spotting‚ in good condition. Chambéry‚ 10 June 1822. Georges-Marie Raymond (1769-1839)‚ French scholar and writer‚ professor of history and mathematics‚ author of Essai sur l'émulation dans l'ordre social et sur son application à l'éducation (1802)‚ a pioneering work on education‚ inspired by Rousseau. Price : £75.00
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REGNIER‚ Henri de. 7514
Three Autograph Letters Signed‚ addressed ‘Cher Monsieur’‚ discussing the writing of an article‚ a rehearsal at the Theatre-Antoine and their meeting. In French‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. One letter dated 11 May 1910. Henri de Régnier (1864-1936)‚ French poet‚ critic and novelist‚ one of the leaders of the Symbolists.
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Three Autograph Letters Signed‚ addressed ‘Cher Monsieur’‚ discussing the writing of an article‚ a rehearsal at the Theatre-Antoine and their meeting. In French‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. One letter dated 11 May 1910. Henri de Régnier (1864-1936)‚ French poet‚ critic and novelist‚ one of the leaders of the Symbolists. Price : £75.00
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REMUSAT‚ Auguste Laurent. 9865
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur De Croy‚ another of Napoleon’s Chamberlains in Paris‚ giving instructions about the imminent arrival of Talleyrand and other imperial officials and their requirements. In French. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ with the integral address leaf (blank piece torn away at seal opening‚ remains of guard‚ with the remains of a red wax seal lettered CHAMBRE DE L’EMPEREUR. Sunday‚ 9 August 1807. Auguste Laurent‚ Count Rémusat (1762-1823)‚ Chamberlain to Napoleon.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur De Croy‚ another of Napoleon’s Chamberlains in Paris‚ giving instructions about the imminent arrival of Talleyrand and other imperial officials and their requirements. In French. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ with the integral address leaf (blank piece torn away at seal opening‚ remains of guard‚ with the remains of a red wax seal lettered CHAMBRE DE L’EMPEREUR. Sunday‚ 9 August 1807. Auguste Laurent‚ Count Rémusat (1762-1823)‚ Chamberlain to Napoleon. Price : £200.00
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REVELLIERE-LEPAUX‚ Louis Marie la. 9022
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to a lawyer‚ about his concerns over a legal matter. In French. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ old description tipped in‚ integral address leaf. Paris‚ 19 November 1822. Louis Marie la Revellière-Lepaux (1753-1834)‚ member of the French Directory‚ lawyer‚ professor of botany‚ narrowly escaped the fate of the leaders of the Gironde. After the fall of Robespierre he reappeared in public life. He invented one of the revolutionary religions‚ called Théophilanthopie.
Price : £35.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to a lawyer‚ about his concerns over a legal matter. In French. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ old description tipped in‚ integral address leaf. Paris‚ 19 November 1822. Louis Marie la Revellière-Lepaux (1753-1834)‚ member of the French Directory‚ lawyer‚ professor of botany‚ narrowly escaped the fate of the leaders of the Gironde. After the fall of Robespierre he reappeared in public life. He invented one of the revolutionary religions‚ called Théophilanthopie. Price : £35.00
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RICHEPIN‚ Jean. 8484
His Visiting Card‚ inscribed and signed ‘Jean Richepin’‚ addressed ‘cher ami’‚ providing a theatre ticket for the next day. In French. 2 x 4 inches‚ in good condition‚ light trace of mounting on verso. Undated. Jean Richepin (1849-1926)‚ French poet‚ novelist and dramatist.
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His Visiting Card‚ inscribed and signed ‘Jean Richepin’‚ addressed ‘cher ami’‚ providing a theatre ticket for the next day. In French. 2 x 4 inches‚ in good condition‚ light trace of mounting on verso. Undated. Jean Richepin (1849-1926)‚ French poet‚ novelist and dramatist. Price : £100.00
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ROHAN‚ Armand Gaston Maximilien‚ prince de. 10976
Letter Signed ‘Ar Card di Rohan’‚ to Ippolito Buisinoglio in Rome. In Italian. 10½ x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ some light dust soiling‚ integral blank leaf. Saverna‚ 10 July 1729. Armand Gaston Maximilien‚ prince de Rohan (1674-1749)‚ French churchman and statesman. He became bishop of Strasbourg in 1704‚ Cardinal in 1712 then grand almoner of France in 1713 and member of the regency council in 1722. The prince de Rohan was elected a member of the Académie des Inscriptions in 1701 and of the Académie française in 1703.
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Letter Signed ‘Ar Card di Rohan’‚ to Ippolito Buisinoglio in Rome. In Italian. 10½ x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ some light dust soiling‚ integral blank leaf. Saverna‚ 10 July 1729. Armand Gaston Maximilien‚ prince de Rohan (1674-1749)‚ French churchman and statesman. He became bishop of Strasbourg in 1704‚ Cardinal in 1712 then grand almoner of France in 1713 and member of the regency council in 1722. The prince de Rohan was elected a member of the Académie des Inscriptions in 1701 and of the Académie française in 1703. Price : £120.00
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ROSTAND‚ Edmond. 10424
A single leaf from the original heavily-worked autograph draft of Le Derniere Nuit de Don Juan‚ being the dialogue between Don Juan and Sganerelle‚ with pencil drawings of two figures and a sword hilt in the left hand margin. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in violet ink‚ many corrections‚ a most attractive piece in fine condition. Undated. Edmond Rostand (1868-1918)‚ poet‚ dramatist of Cyrano de Bergerac. His final play‚ La Dernière Nuit de Don Juan (The Last Night of Don Juan) was unfinished at the time of his death.
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A single leaf from the original heavily-worked autograph draft of Le Derniere Nuit de Don Juan‚ being the dialogue between Don Juan and Sganerelle‚ with pencil drawings of two figures and a sword hilt in the left hand margin. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in violet ink‚ many corrections‚ a most attractive piece in fine condition. Undated. Edmond Rostand (1868-1918)‚ poet‚ dramatist of Cyrano de Bergerac. His final play‚ La Dernière Nuit de Don Juan (The Last Night of Don Juan) was unfinished at the time of his death. Price : £450.00
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SALVANDY‚ Narcisse-Achille de. 6968
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Minister of the Interior‚ questioning his decision over an appointment‚ and demanding an early answer. In French. 1 page 11 x 7½ inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ some offsetting‚ remains of guard. With a separate engraved portrait of Salvandy (some offsetting from the letter). 25 October [no year given]. Narcisse-Achille de Salvandy (1795-1856)‚ French politician‚ author of several works of history‚ including Histoire du roi Jean Sobieski et de la Pologne.
Price : £65.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Minister of the Interior‚ questioning his decision over an appointment‚ and demanding an early answer. In French. 1 page 11 x 7½ inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ some offsetting‚ remains of guard. With a separate engraved portrait of Salvandy (some offsetting from the letter). 25 October [no year given]. Narcisse-Achille de Salvandy (1795-1856)‚ French politician‚ author of several works of history‚ including Histoire du roi Jean Sobieski et de la Pologne. Price : £65.00
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SAURAU‚ Comte Joseph Franz. 10258
An impressive legal document‚ with many seals and stamps of notaries‚ bearing a good example of the signature of Count Saurau‚ witnessed by the French ambassador in Vienna. In French and German. 4 pp. 13 x 9 inches‚ some wear along edges only‚ generally in good condition. Vienna‚ 23 July 1810. Comte Joseph Franz Saurau‚ diplomat‚ at one stage the Austrian ambassador in St. Petersburg. In early 1797 Count Saurau commissioned Franz Josef Haydn‚ considered the greatest living Austrian composer‚ to write a hymn for the birthday of the Austrian Emperor Franz II. The Emperor Hymn became (in 1922) the national anthem of the German Reich. The document also bears the signature of Louis-Guillaume Otto‚ the French ambassador in Vienna who negotiated the terms of the marriage of Napoleon with the Archduchess Marie-Louise.
Price : £85.00
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An impressive legal document‚ with many seals and stamps of notaries‚ bearing a good example of the signature of Count Saurau‚ witnessed by the French ambassador in Vienna. In French and German. 4 pp. 13 x 9 inches‚ some wear along edges only‚ generally in good condition. Vienna‚ 23 July 1810. Comte Joseph Franz Saurau‚ diplomat‚ at one stage the Austrian ambassador in St. Petersburg. In early 1797 Count Saurau commissioned Franz Josef Haydn‚ considered the greatest living Austrian composer‚ to write a hymn for the birthday of the Austrian Emperor Franz II. The Emperor Hymn became (in 1922) the national anthem of the German Reich. The document also bears the signature of Louis-Guillaume Otto‚ the French ambassador in Vienna who negotiated the terms of the marriage of Napoleon with the Archduchess Marie-Louise. Price : £85.00
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SAVIGNAC‚ Alida de. 10259
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Alida de Savignac’‚ arranging a meeting. In French. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ with address leaf. Together with a separate fine lithographed portrait (11½ x 8½ inches) of Alida de Savignac‚ inlaid. Paris‚ 28 April 1836. Alida Esther Charlotte de Savignac (1796-1847)‚ author of Les Vacances (c.1835)‚ Les Soirées de famille ou lectures à mes enfants (1829)‚ La jeune maitresse de maison‚ etc.‚ and fashion correspondent for the Journal des demoiselles.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Alida de Savignac’‚ arranging a meeting. In French. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ with address leaf. Together with a separate fine lithographed portrait (11½ x 8½ inches) of Alida de Savignac‚ inlaid. Paris‚ 28 April 1836. Alida Esther Charlotte de Savignac (1796-1847)‚ author of Les Vacances (c.1835)‚ Les Soirées de famille ou lectures à mes enfants (1829)‚ La jeune maitresse de maison‚ etc.‚ and fashion correspondent for the Journal des demoiselles. Price : £100.00
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SEGALAS‚ Anais. 3136
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur de Monferrand‚ about a woman friend who had wished to become a shareholder in his enterprise‚ referring to ‘votre charmant journal’. In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ with a few lines and signature overleaf‚ address panel‚ in good condition‚ one small tear not affecting text. Together with a very fine contemporary lithograph portrait (11 x 9 inches) of Anais Ségalas. Postmarked Paris‚ 9 July 1836. Anais Ségalas‚ née Menard (1819-95)‚ poet and critic‚ became a member of the Société de la Voix des Femmes in Paris in 1848. Her poems Enfantines (1844) and La Femme (1847) were strongly didactic. They reflect the moderate feminism of many French women writers of her day. Like George Sand‚ Marie d’Agoult and Rosa Bonheur‚ she believed that a woman of talent had a right to pursue a career of her own.
Price : £120.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur de Monferrand‚ about a woman friend who had wished to become a shareholder in his enterprise‚ referring to ‘votre charmant journal’. In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ with a few lines and signature overleaf‚ address panel‚ in good condition‚ one small tear not affecting text. Together with a very fine contemporary lithograph portrait (11 x 9 inches) of Anais Ségalas. Postmarked Paris‚ 9 July 1836. Anais Ségalas‚ née Menard (1819-95)‚ poet and critic‚ became a member of the Société de la Voix des Femmes in Paris in 1848. Her poems Enfantines (1844) and La Femme (1847) were strongly didactic. They reflect the moderate feminism of many French women writers of her day. Like George Sand‚ Marie d’Agoult and Rosa Bonheur‚ she believed that a woman of talent had a right to pursue a career of her own. Price : £120.00
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SERVIN‚ Louis. 3170
Vellum document‚ evidently a payment order‚ signed ‘Louys Servin’. Attractive vellum document‚ 8 x 6 inches‚ 8 lines in French with a fine signature beneath‚ in good condition. June‚ 1605. Louis Servin (1555-1626)‚ celebrated French lawyer and author. He became advocate general to the parliament of Paris‚ and defended firstly the liberties of the Gallican church‚ and then the constitution against the encroachment of the royal prerogative. During a protest against Louis XIII in 1626‚ Servin suddenly fell‚ and expired at the king’s feet.
Price : £150.00
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Vellum document‚ evidently a payment order‚ signed ‘Louys Servin’. Attractive vellum document‚ 8 x 6 inches‚ 8 lines in French with a fine signature beneath‚ in good condition. June‚ 1605. Louis Servin (1555-1626)‚ celebrated French lawyer and author. He became advocate general to the parliament of Paris‚ and defended firstly the liberties of the Gallican church‚ and then the constitution against the encroachment of the royal prerogative. During a protest against Louis XIII in 1626‚ Servin suddenly fell‚ and expired at the king’s feet. Price : £150.00
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SIMON‚ Jules. 0665
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Madame’‚ saying that he is just about to leave for Manchester‚ with mention of Vernon Lushington and his correspondent’s forthcoming journey to France with Robert Hollond. In French. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches. In good condition. 4 Cavendish Place [London]‚ 13 July 1869. Jules François Simon (1814-96)‚ French statesman and philosopher.
Price : £50.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Madame’‚ saying that he is just about to leave for Manchester‚ with mention of Vernon Lushington and his correspondent’s forthcoming journey to France with Robert Hollond. In French. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches. In good condition. 4 Cavendish Place [London]‚ 13 July 1869. Jules François Simon (1814-96)‚ French statesman and philosopher. Price : £50.00
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VACQUERIE‚ Auguste. 8327
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the publication of a manuscript. In French. 2 pp. 8½ x 5 inches‚ folds‚ in good condition. Le Rappel‚ 28 April 1894. Auguste Vacquerie (1819-1895)‚ French journalist and man of letters. His earlier romantic productions include a volume of poems‚ L'Enfer de l'esprit (1840); a translation of the Antigone (1844) in collaboration with Paul Meurice; and Tragaldabas (1848)‚ a melodrama. He was one of the principal contributors to the Evenement and followed Hugo into his exile in Jersey. In 1869 he returned to Paris‚ and with Meurice and others founded the anti-imperial Rappel. His articles in this paper were more than once the occasion of legal proceedings. After 1870 he became editor. Other of his works are Souvent homme varie (1859)‚ a comedy in verse; Jean Baudry (1863)‚ the most successful of his plays; Aujourd'hui et demain (1875); Futura (pub. 1900)‚ and poems on philosophical and humanitarian subjects.
Price : £30.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the publication of a manuscript. In French. 2 pp. 8½ x 5 inches‚ folds‚ in good condition. Le Rappel‚ 28 April 1894. Auguste Vacquerie (1819-1895)‚ French journalist and man of letters. His earlier romantic productions include a volume of poems‚ L'Enfer de l'esprit (1840); a translation of the Antigone (1844) in collaboration with Paul Meurice; and Tragaldabas (1848)‚ a melodrama. He was one of the principal contributors to the Evenement and followed Hugo into his exile in Jersey. In 1869 he returned to Paris‚ and with Meurice and others founded the anti-imperial Rappel. His articles in this paper were more than once the occasion of legal proceedings. After 1870 he became editor. Other of his works are Souvent homme varie (1859)‚ a comedy in verse; Jean Baudry (1863)‚ the most successful of his plays; Aujourd'hui et demain (1875); Futura (pub. 1900)‚ and poems on philosophical and humanitarian subjects. Price : £30.00
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VASSEROT‚ Louis‚ General. 10197
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Marquis de Clermont Tonnerre at the Ministry of War‚ concerning reimbursements. In French. 12 x 8 inches‚ a few small stains‚ discreet stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Paris‚ 4 October 1827. General Louis Vasserot (1771-1840) served in the French expeditionary force to Ireland in 1798‚ and was a prisoner from 1798-1799. He served with the army in Batavia (1801)‚ Hanover (1803)‚ the Grande Armée in 1805‚ was wounded at Lubeck in 1805‚ served in Germany (1807-1811)‚ and in Russia (1812).
Price : £45.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Marquis de Clermont Tonnerre at the Ministry of War‚ concerning reimbursements. In French. 12 x 8 inches‚ a few small stains‚ discreet stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Paris‚ 4 October 1827. General Louis Vasserot (1771-1840) served in the French expeditionary force to Ireland in 1798‚ and was a prisoner from 1798-1799. He served with the army in Batavia (1801)‚ Hanover (1803)‚ the Grande Armée in 1805‚ was wounded at Lubeck in 1805‚ served in Germany (1807-1811)‚ and in Russia (1812). Price : £45.00
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VILLEMAIN‚ Abel François. 7019
Letter Signed ‘Villemain’‚ appointing an examiner in Latin verse and Latin and Greek history. In French. 1 page 10½ x 8 inches‚ folds‚ light surface creasing‚ printed heading. Université de France‚ Paris‚ 4 July 1844. Abel François Villemain (1790-1870)‚ writer and politician‚ minister of public instruction (1839-1844).
Price : £35.00
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Letter Signed ‘Villemain’‚ appointing an examiner in Latin verse and Latin and Greek history. In French. 1 page 10½ x 8 inches‚ folds‚ light surface creasing‚ printed heading. Université de France‚ Paris‚ 4 July 1844. Abel François Villemain (1790-1870)‚ writer and politician‚ minister of public instruction (1839-1844). Price : £35.00
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VILLERMÉ‚ Louis Rene. 6785
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Villermé’‚ addressed ‘Monsieur’ [Pierre Hippolyte Boutigny‚ professor of chemistry]‚ making arrangements for their meeting. In French. A good one page example‚ 8 x 5½ inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ remains of guard. Paris‚ 3 April 1862. Louis Rene Villermé (1782-1863)‚ doctor and sociologist. Early in life he served as an army surgeon (1802-14). He wrote two important memoirs on the mortality among prisoners and promiscuity in gaols (1820‚ 1829) and established the "Annales d'hygiène" (1829). His major work‚ the ‘Table of the physical and moral state of the workmen employed in silk and wool‚ cotton manufacture’‚ published in 1840‚ led to new laws on child labour and on town planning.
Price : £75.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Villermé’‚ addressed ‘Monsieur’ [Pierre Hippolyte Boutigny‚ professor of chemistry]‚ making arrangements for their meeting. In French. A good one page example‚ 8 x 5½ inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ remains of guard. Paris‚ 3 April 1862. Louis Rene Villermé (1782-1863)‚ doctor and sociologist. Early in life he served as an army surgeon (1802-14). He wrote two important memoirs on the mortality among prisoners and promiscuity in gaols (1820‚ 1829) and established the "Annales d'hygiène" (1829). His major work‚ the ‘Table of the physical and moral state of the workmen employed in silk and wool‚ cotton manufacture’‚ published in 1840‚ led to new laws on child labour and on town planning. Price : £75.00
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