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HISTORY - LAMARTINE Alphonse de (1790 - 1869) - Autograph letter signed

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HISTORY - BUGEAUD Thomas Robert (1784 - 1849) - Autograph letter signed: He took part in the Polish and Spanish campaigns. Under the Restoration, he devoted himself to agriculture. Recalled by Louis-Philippe, he became the guard of the Duchesse de Berry and was responsible

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HISTORY - MARSHALL George (1880 - 1959) - Signed printed photograph ; Autograph letter signed: He was appointed Chief of Staff in 1939, but he is best known for the plan that bears his name. It aimed to provide economic aid to Europe. He took part in the Yalta and Potsdam conferences in 1945 an

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1854 1ed History of Turkey Mahomet Mysticism Muslim: 1854 1ed History of Turkey Mahomet Mysticism Muslim Prayer Alphonse de Lamartine Alphonse de Lamartine was an early 19th-century French writer and politician. He was mostly known for his poetry, but i

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LITERATURE - ROSTAND Edmond (1868 - 1918) - Autograph letter signed: 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&#

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MUSIC - KREUTZER Rodolphe (1766 - 1831) - Autograph letter signed: Composer, violinist and conductor. Violin teacher at the Paris Conservatoire and one of the authors of the method taught there. He composed 40 operas and several concertos and sonatas.Rare autograph l

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MUSIC - VIEUXTEMPS Henri (1820 - 1881) - Autograph letter signed: His father gave him his first violin lessons. He studied in Brussels, then Paris, before taking composition lessons in Vienna. He spent two years in America and six in Russia. He returned to teach at

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MUSIC - SARASATE Pablo (1844 - 1908) - Autograph letter signed: He began playing the violin at the age of 5. At the age of 12, thanks to Queen Isabelle, he went to study in Paris. He gave concerts for over 40 years. Several composers wrote specially for him.Autogr

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LITERATURE - HETZEL Pierre-Jules (1814 - 1886) - Autograph letter signed: 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

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MUSIC - MARSICK Martin (1848 - 1924) - Autograph letter signed: He founded the internationally renowned Marsick Quartet. Professor at the Paris Conservatoire. Autograph letter signed Saturday dated 07.03.1889: "... la virtuosité piquante du scherzo feront, j'

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Three Articles from 19th/20th Century Composers: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Three Articles from 19th/20th Century Composers, comprising a photograph of Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) with autograph letter signed, Jun

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(George IV) Fitzherbert, Maria (1756-1837) ALS: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: (George IV) Fitzherbert, Maria (1756-1837) Autograph Letter Signed, autograph letter signed, one page, London, April 24, 1821, an order to

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Sully, Thomas (1783-872) 2 Letters and a Signature: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Sully, Thomas (1783-872) 2 Autograph Letters and a Signature, comprising an autograph letter signed, one page, April 2, 1856, concerning d

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LAMARTINE, HISTOIRE DES GIRONDINS: Lamartine, Alphonse de. HISTOIRE DES GIRONDINS, 8 volumes (Paris: Furne & Cie - W. Coquebert, 1847). Quarter morocco with marbled boards. Gilt spine with 4 raised bands.

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Elizabeth (The Queen Mother, 1900-2002) ALS: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Elizabeth (The Queen Mother, Queen of George VI, 1900-2002) Autograph Letter Signed, autograph letter signed, two pages, November 12th, 19

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William IV, King of United Kingdom (1765-1837) ALS: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: William IV, King of the United Kingdom (1765-1837) Autograph letter signed, autograph letter signed, dated February 6, 1818, to the Archbi

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Humperdinck, Englebert (1854-1921) ALS & Postcard: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Humperdinck, Englebert (1854-1921) Autograph Letter Signed & Postcard, an autograph letter signed and two-sided postcard, October, 1920, c

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HISTORY - LAMARTINE Alphonse de (1790 - 1869) - Autograph letter signed

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A poet, novelist, playwright and orator, he was one of the greatest figures of French Romanticism. He entered the diplomatic service in 1821, resigned on the accession of Louis-Philippe, then travelled to the Orient. He was deputy for Bergues (Nord) in 1833, then general councillor in M‰con, and finally Minister of Foreign Affairs until 1848. AcadŽmie franaise in 1829.Autograph letter signed dated Paris, 15.04.1869: "É laisserez-vous pour 120'000 Fr languir une entreprise et pŽrir un homme presque libŽrŽÉÓ. Included: Promissory note, Paris, 28.01.1869:"É la somme de vingt francsÉ"; Two autograph letter signed: The first dated Paris, 01.02.1869 to Paul Langer Senior: "É si je n'ai pas trop prŽsumŽ, Monsieur, de votre indulgenceÉÓThe second: Autograph letter signed to Paul Langer Senior.