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6 Autograph Letters signed to André Breton, 11pp

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6 Autograph Letters signed to André Breton, 11pp

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(Pierre, painter and photographer, 1900-76) 6 Autograph Letters signed to André Breton, 11pp. & 15 envelopes, in French, sm. 4to, some on Atelier du Grenier, Bordeaux letterhead, 14th May - 5th December 1955, on a variety of subjects, including discussing "L oeil" and his painting "La Comtesse Midralgar" etc.; and 8 other pieces, including a Autograph Note by Molinier, a Typed Letter draft signed by Molinier, 2 sketched plans etc., 4to (c. 24 pieces).