ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 5.25, no date. Handwritten letter to Count Adolf Friedrich von Schack in thanks for his book, referring to his friend and publisher Hetzel. In part (translated): "My dear sir, on my return from a little trip, I found the charming volume you sent me. Yes definitely, I will read it. I've even already started and I would only enjoy going to the end. Let our Hetzel speak. I thank you now for the pleasure that your sending gives me, I will thank you later for the pleasure that provide the very noble is very valiant Helidor." In fine condition, with some light creasing.



Adolf Friedrich von Schack was a German poet, historian of art and literature, and prolific collector. His art collection was bequeathed to the crown on his death in 1894 and remains on display at the Schackgalerie in Munich. He had several foreign decorations, such as the Legion of Honor in France and the Order of St. Anne in Russia.