CHEVIGNY, Geneviève-Sophie. 17548

£200

Description

A superb Autograph Letter Signed ‘Chevigny’, to the Directeur de l’Opera (Picard), on the subject of her pension, referring to her retirement from the stage following a very public accident in the theatre, adding that she took none of the holidays due to her during her twenty-four years on the stage, sending the birth certificate requested. In French (with typed English translation). 1 page 10 x 8 inches, toned overall, otherwise very good. With the integral address leaf. Paris, 24 June 1824. Geneviève-Sophie Chevigny (1772-1840), celebrated dancer in Paris.