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Jean-Charles-Léonard Simonde de SISMONDI (1773–1842).
See original version (French)
139
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Jean-Charles-Léonard Simonde de SISMONDI (1773–1842).
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €250
Voluntary lot
Description
Jean-Charles-Léonard Simonde de SISMONDI (1773–1842). Letter from the author, Chesnes near Geneva, 20 April 1835, to the Postmaster at Ferney; 1 page, quarto, with address.
He is beginning the printing of the 20th volume of his *Histoire des Français*, and the Ministry of Finance is urging him ‘to return the corrected proofs by post, sealed, on condition that they contain nothing that might be the subject of a letter’. He sends him ‘two francs to cover the postage for the entire volume, which I believe will not exceed 40 sheets’…
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About the sale
Letters and Autograph Manuscripts – Part I
Auction location
Auction time
10/13/2026 at 2:00 PM
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