[ENGLISH & CONTINENTAL MANUSCRIPTS]. A group of 15 letters from various French and associated political figures, ca. 19th century, including: Lot 162

Lot 162

[ENGLISH & CONTINENTAL MANUSCRIPTS]. A group of 15 letters from various French and associated political figures, ca. 19th century.

Sale 1336 - Fine Books and Manuscripts, including Worlds of Tomorrow, and Americana

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[ENGLISH & CONTINENTAL MANUSCRIPTS]. A group of 15 letters from various French and associated political figures, ca. 19th century, including:

LOUISE, Marie, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847). Autograph letter signed ("Louise") on watermarked Imperial paper dated 7 May 1832, 2 pages, 4to. In this letter Marie Louise complains about an opera performance she had recently attended. -- BONAPARTE, Joseph (1768-1844). Autograph letter signed ("Joseph*) 31 August 1807 to Francois Louis Dedon-Duclos, 1 page, 4to, some toning. -- BONAPARTE, Jerome-Napoleon (1784-1860). Autograph letter signed ("Jerome-Napoleon") dated 28 January 1853, 1 page, 8vo, small loss affecting text, mounted. -- LOUIS PHILLIPPE I, King of France (1773-1850). Autograph letter signed ("L.P.") dated 23 July 1838, 1 page, 8vo, small central stain from wax seal, toning. In this letter Louis Phillippe acknowledges receipt of documents. -- DI MONTIJO, Eugenie, Empress of the French (1826-1920). Autograph letter signed "Eugenie" dated 15 February 1860 to "Mon Cousin," 1 page, 8vo, creases. -- And 10 others.