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LITERATURE - MERIMEE Prosper (1803 - 1870) - Autograph letter signed

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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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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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ART - INGRES Jean-Auguste-Dominique (1780 - 1867) - Autograph letter signed: Autograph letter signed, dated "16 fev 1854" by the great French painter. To a lady, writing that since he is ill, he will not be going to his studio that day, but if she would take the trouble to com

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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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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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ART - MOREAU Gustave (1826 - 1898) - Autograph letter signed: Autograph letter signed, dated "10 7bre 84" by the Symbolist French painter. Letter of thanks to a friend. 1 p. On mourning paper.

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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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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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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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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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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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LITERATURE - MERIMEE Prosper (1803 - 1870) - Autograph letter signed

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Studied at the Lycée Henri IV, then went on to study law. He was a cynical and libertine young man. He welcomed the July Monarchy. He became Inspector General of Historic Monuments. This was a period of intense production. Académie française in 1844. Autograph letter signed "Pr Mérimée" (Paris), Saturday February 15... n.d.l. 1 p. in-8°. Beautiful piece: ”Le Dr. Thierry m'assure que dans huit jours vous pourriez sans inconvénient pour votre santé dîner sous sa surveillance, avec votre serviteur...à ce diner sont conviés Viennet, Mignet, le docteur Thierry et Hipp. Royer Collard: Vous voyez que ce sera un diner de malades...Mr Thierry viendrait vous chercher, il vous ramènerait, et vous me rend riez ainsi la réception académique dont votre indisposition m'a malheureusement privé.. ".