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300 - Marie PLEYEL (1811–1875). 2 letters to Édouard and François-…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Marie PLEYEL (1811–1875). 2 letters to Édouard and François-Joseph Fétis; 1 page, in-8 format each (mourning). Tuesday 1 December. She was delighted ‘to read what you were kind enough to say about me; I hope that you will soon find a moment to come with your dear father to listen to Struensée’s Polonaise’. – Wednesday 13th. ‘It is to a happy and glorious father that I offer my most sincere and heartfelt congratulations. Yesterday, upon learning of your child’s splendid and brilliant success, I felt true joy in my heart, and realised that my own misfortune did not prevent me from sharing very, very keenly in the happiness of those I love’… An enclosed note requests tickets for Friday (1 p. in-12).
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About the sale Letters and Autograph Manuscripts – Part II
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Auction time 10/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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