LITERATURE - French literature, theater and entertainment - Lot of fifty autograph letters, signed

[Literature] Turgenev, Ivan Autograph Letter, signed Paris: 50, Rue de Douai, Saturday, February 25, (ca. 1882). One sheet, 8 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. (206 x 133 mm). Autograph letter in French, signed by Turg

He distinguished himself in the general competitive examination at the Collège Stanislas in Latin and French speech. He began studying law in Stasbourg, but dropped out and joined forces with the

LEIBNIZ (GOTTFRIED WILHELM) Autograph letter signed ('Leibniz') to Thomas Burnett ('Monsieur'), in French, thanking him for '...the news you send me of the state of literature as well as of the politi

[Literature] Dickens, Charles Autograph Letter, signed Devonshire Terrace (London), January 18, 1851. One conjugate leaf now separated into two pieces, each 6 7/8 x 4 3/8 in. (175 x 111 mm). Autograph

H.G. Wells Self-Deprecating ALS Penned In 1935, The Same Year He Was Nominated For 3rd Nobel Prize In Literature A 2pp autograph letter signed by British writer H.G. Wells (1866-1946), as "H.G. Wells"

Studied law in Paris, was called to the bar but did not practise. On 28 December 1897, he presented "Cyrano de Bergerac" at the Porte Saint Martin theatre: it was a triumph at the Académie Fran&#

Included are; a 1756 Vellum Indenture; John Trowbridge signed card; a Paul Kruger letter written and signed by a secretary; H. P Andersen signed letter; J. Walpole signed letter; a Thomas Campbell sig

Description: This lot includes two framed and signed photos of Gerald Ford, and a signed photo of Ronald Reagan with a White House letter congratulating the promotion of a French Naval officer to "Com

Lot Morrill ALS Re: Lincoln MORRILL, LOT. Autograph Letter Signed, "Lot M. Morrill", 2 pp. on one leaf, May 9, 1860, 5" x 8" (folded). Expected folds, toning, cello tape residue. Interesting political

Heading: (Napoleon) Author: Oudinot, Niicolas Title: French autograph letter signed on military letterhead Place Published: Publisher: Date Published: December 28, 1800 Description: </

Ivan Turgenev ALS to French Socialite&nbsp; Autograph Letter Signed by Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev, considered one of the great novelists and short story writers of the 19th century. Dated Septembe

Lot of 3 autograph letters signed by Alexander Stephens, who served as Vice President of the Confederate States during the Civil War. Includes: ** Letter to "Dear Thomas." Augusta, GA. November 29, 18

EMPRESS OF THE FRENCH (NAPOL&#201;ON.) BONAPARTE, JOS&#201;PHINE. Autograph Letter Signed, "LaPagerie Bonaparte," to unnamed nursery proprietor ("Citizen"), in French, acknowledging receipt of his let

Autograph letter signed ('L. Pasteur') in French to an unknown recipient, regarding a recent visit with French composer, Auguste-Emmanuel Vaucorbeil, and discussing a possible part for a female friend

ROWLING (J.K.) Autograph letter signed ('With lots of love, Jo'), to Emily ('Dear Emily'), thanking her for her letter in which the teenager described how reading the Harry Potter books helped her men

FAUR&#201;, GABRIEL. Two Autograph Letters Signed, in French. The first, to "Dear Sir," concerning candidates [for an orchestra?]. The second, to a director, thanking him for a favor. Each 1 page, 8vo

Pasteur Louis Louis Pasteur ALS Regarding Inauguration of Pasteur Institute, Addressed to One of its Principal Donors! A remarkable autograph letter signed by French research scientist Louis Pasteur (

Louis Pasteur ALS Re: "the sacred fire of Science" - Superb! A 1p autograph letter signed in French by celebrated research scientist Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) as "L. Pasteur" near lower right. Dated N

1691-1700s RARE Book Lot 15v Cicero French Literature Theatre Music Fontenelle A fine collection of 15 beautifully bound 18th-century tomes including the works of Cicero, Philippe Gerard, and Marc-Ant

C. Monet 3pp ALS Re: "wanting to make up for lost time, and paint some winter effects" A 3pp autograph letter in French signed by Impressionist artist Claude Monet (1840-1926), as "Claude Monet" at th

A. Lavoisier ALS with Superb Provenance LAVOISIER, ANTOINE. Autograph Letter Signed, "Lavoisier", in French, 1.5 pp., small 4 to., Paris, February 7, 1791.&nbsp;Written in a clear and precise hand on

Marquis de Lafayette Autograph Letter Signed Autograph Letter Signed, "Lafayette", in French, 1p,&nbsp;6.125" x 7.5", datelined "Paris Juidi [Thursday] 25". Discoloration at center affects only one wo

Marcel Proust ALS Mentioning French Newspaper "Le Figaro" Marcel Proust autograph letter signed, written in the summer of 1910 to Max Daireaux, whom he had met two years earlier in Cabourg, France; Ca

* DEGAS, Edgar (1834-1917). Autograph letter signed ("Degas"), in French, to Monsieur Halevy. N.p., n.d. 1 page, 12mo. Degas tells Halévy that he will not be able to attend dinner, but promises that