FRANCE, Anatole (1844-1924), écrivain français.

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FRANCE, Anatole (1844-1924), écrivain français.
Set of 2 documents: - L.A.S., to the art historian Edmond Bonnaffé. Paris], January 1, 1896. 3 pp. in-12. Stamp AF header. Envelope with stamp, postmarks and gilt wax stamp. Tears in the folds. "Excuse me, Mr. and dear colleague, for having taken so long to thank you for the book so interesting that you did me the honor of sending me. I wanted to read it first; and I can tell you that you have once again shown yourself to be a skilful and wise explorer of the past. You know how to relate the art of life. This is what makes the price of your works, which I believe I know almost all of. I have a special esteem for your Foucquet, which I have reread several times. I have no less taste for your renaissance travellers [...]". - Original photograph with an autograph signed by the novelist and academician Henry Roujon (1853-1914). 1891. Period print mounted on cardboard from the Parisian photographer Reutlinger. 16.7 x 10.9 cm. Beautiful three-quarter bust portrait of the writer in suit and tie. He has short hair, beard and moustache. "To Henry Roujon, his friend Anatole France 1891".
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