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3 - LOT: LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY, PRESS. BULOZ, François (1803–18…
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LOT: LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY, PRESS. BULOZ, François (1803–1877). Publisher and editor-in-chief of the prestigious journal *Les Deux Mondes* for forty years. Letter addressed to Forcade [Eugène, editorial writer for the journal], Paris, 10 October 1858, 1½ pages, in-8°; printed letterhead: *Revue des Deux Mondes*. He is awaiting his article. ‘There is the regency of the Prince of Prussia which must be discussed. I am sending you a scathing book addressed to Veuillot [Louis, a Catholic journalist]… Will you not be coming on Tuesday? All the bishops of Savoy are after the *Revue* because of what you said about de Maistre. DAMIRON, Jean-Philibert (1794–1862). Philosopher, author of numerous works. Letter addressed to Mr Royer-Collard, head of the Fine Arts division at the Ministry of Trade and Public Works, 9 October 1831. 1½ pages, in-8°, address on the spine. He requests the purchase of a certain number of copies of his book. From the same author: Handwritten letter to Mr Rioux, professor of philosophy at the college in Rennes, dated 10 February 1839. 2½ pages, in-8°. Regarding one of his lectures, he encourages his correspondent to continue his work? As for himself, he is devoting himself to a major project, a course, which is set to keep him occupied for several years (he would indeed publish a *Course in the History of Modern Philosophy* in 1842). Also by the same author: A handwritten letter to Mr Magnin, curator of the library on Rue de Richelieu, dated Monday 8 July. 1 p. in-8°, address on the spine. He wishes to consult a reply by Malebranche in a 1709 edition. BIRÉ, Edmond (1829–1907). Writer, literary critic. Letter to a ‘Dear Sir’, Nantes, 11 September 1872, 3 p., ½ in-8°. He sends the latest issue of the *Revue de Bretagne et de Vendée*. He mentions the publication of his latest work, *Dialogue des vivants et des morts*, which is reviewed in the journal. Douhaire criticises him for attacking politicians such as Picard, Favre and Gambetta… The letter also touches upon his other work, *Victor Hugo et la Restauration*. LETRONNE, Jean-Antoine (1787–1848). Hellenist philologist, archaeologist, professor and later administrator at the Collège de France. L. a. s., s. l., s. d., 1½ pp. In-8°, printed letterhead ‘Collège Royal de France’. He submits a copy of his speech (autograph) to the King, 1½ p. in-8° [Bibliophilia]. Anonymous manuscript, second half of the 19th century, 29 folio leaves on blue vellum paper. A lengthy speech intended for a learned society, discussing the definition of the first edition, counterfeits and pre-first editions, drawing on numerous examples, including *Colomba*, *Madame Bovary* and a detailed discussion of the publication of Pascal’s *Pensées*. MONNIER, Marc (1829–1885). Writer from Geneva. Letter signed ‘To my dear Tissot’, Dresden, 19 March (18)52, 2 pp. in-8°. He invites his correspondent to visit Dresden, ‘the prettiest city I have yet seen in Germany’. He provides very precise details on what is worth seeing, including the hotel, the theatre and the paintings…. LIVET, Charles-Louis (1829–1897). French linguist and journalist. Letter, Saturday 2 April, addressed to ‘My dear friend’, 1 p., in-8°. High praise for a short story by his correspondent. Letter, Vichy, 16 August 1875, 3 pp., 8vo. He is proofreading the 4th volume of *Histoire amoureuse des Gaules*. Later in the letter, he discusses another project and negotiations with the publisher Daffis, whose cuts he refuses… BIGNON, Thierry (1632–1697). Handwritten letter, Paris, 28 June. Concerning the publication of the letters written to M. de Peyresc. FOURNIER, Édouard (1819–1880). Man of letters, playwright, historian… Handwritten letter to Mr Charles d’Héricault [historian and novelist], Paris, 9 April 1898, 1 p. in-8°, address on the back. Concerning a date to be arranged and an offer of two tickets for performances. Autograph letter to ‘my dear friend’ [Charles d’Héricault], 14 July 1860. 1 p. in-8°. It refers to his correspondent’s book, *Essai sur l’origine de l’épopée française* (Essay on the Origin of the French Epic), and he is awaiting another volume in order to write his article. Letter, handwritten and signed, to ‘my dear friend’, Paris, 18 January 1865, 1 p., 8vo, concerning a ‘warm recommendation’ … Autograph letter to ‘my dear friend’, 11 February 1858, 1 p., 8vo. He cites various works dealing with Paris. PRÉVOST, P. Handwritten letter to Mr Perdriaud, Paris, 19 September 1778. 1 p. in-8°. He thanks his correspondent for the comments on his translation of *Oreste* [published in 1778]. Slight loss of text due to the letter having been opened WALLON, Jean (1821–1882). Writer, philosopher, Catholic theologian. Autograph letter to ‘My dear friend’, no place, no date, 4 pp. in-8°, printed letterhead of the newspaper *L’Étendard* at the end. He is pleased to find in *L’Étendard* that the Mexican legation has rectified the oversight. He is surprised not to see any further articles by his correspondent in the press [Charles d’Héricault?]… Handwritten letter addressed to ‘My dear friend’, with a note in pencil [Charles d’Héricault, 13 September 1866]. 6 pp., in-12. He congratulates his correspondent on his article, ‘the 14th century is the century of the Church…’. He also discusses Richelieu’s will, the memorial which is supposed to make savings but which neglects him, and articles that have appeared in the press… Handwritten letter addressed to ‘My dear friend’, no place, no date, 6 pp., in-12. He warmly congratulates his correspondent on an article about Michelet that appeared in the press, and discusses stylistic points… [Paper clips (sic)]. Interesting documents, 2½ pp. in-4°, dated May and June 1699, concerning a ‘prohibition on selling any paper-making tools to anyone other than those in the city [Geneva] who manufacture paper, on pain of severe penalties’. ’ Several signatures BARON (known as Michel BAYRON). Famous actor in Molière’s troupe. Jules Claretie frequently mentions him in his work on the life of Molière. An intriguing document recording the title of a play attributed to him, accompanied by a small watercolour drawing, highlighted in gold. CHASLES, Émile (1827–1908). Writer, historian, philologist. Autograph letter, 12 November 1866. [to Charles d’Héricault], 4 pp. in-8°. Miscellaneous news: illness, a new baby, but he is keeping an eye on his ‘career prospects’. Somewhat gloomy news, but ‘grey is not black’. Letter, Friday 13 July 1867, 1½ pages, in-8°. He congratulates his correspondent on his article about Maximilian Letter, addressed ‘To my dear friend’, 18 November 1867, 4½ pages, 8vo. It concerns the Sorbonne campaign… which has ended with the renewal of my annual delegation. He notes that he is affected by certain deaths and that he has just completed *Tales from All Countries* STRAUSS, David Friedrich (1808–1874). Historian and theologian. Letter, Darmstadt, 28 … 1872. One page, in-8°, in German. A letter concerning a parcel, which he intends to refuse, due to the receipt of defamatory leaflets. We enclose various letters of a literary and journalistic nature… AP
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