French novelist; author of La Comédie Humaine. Autograph Letter Signed, de Balzac, one page, small octavo, n.d. In French, to a lady. “Would it be a great disturbance to you if I paid you a call on Sunday? I have a good memory for all good things, and I know you told me to come one … [ Read More ]
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Simenon, Georges
GEORGES SIMENON. French novelist; creator of the series of detective novels featuring Inspector Maigret. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, octavo, January 31, 1959. On his name imprinted stationery to Albert-Jean. I apologize for being so late in replying to your letter. I was in the middle of working on my novel. I don’t know … [ Read More ]
Stael, Madame de. Anne Louise Germaine Necker
MADAME DE. ANNE LOUISE GERMAINE NECKER STAEL. French writer; exiled by Napoleon I. Autograph Letter, unsigned, one page, octavo, n.d. Fine condition. “I miss you very much, my dear sir, you are for me beautiful England, that of wit and soul. don’t forget that I am expecting you and Lady Mackintosh tomorrow for dinner. You … [ Read More ]
Tocqueville, Alexis de
French author of Democracy in America. Alexis de Tocqueville. Autograph Letter Signed, two pages, quarto, April 17, 1841. “I received the last volume of the Academy of Caen as well as the yearbook of the Department of La Manche, which you announced to me by your letter of March 26. I cannot thank you too … [ Read More ]