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KÂ- MONDO / KAPANDJI MORHANGE

40 - BERNANOS, Georges. Signed autograph letter addressed to Dani…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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BERNANOS, Georges. Signed autograph letter addressed to Daniel Halévy. ..."a young writer who does not wish to lie can only approach you with a sense of trust and filial respect"... 2 pages, in-4 (280 x 158 mm), on slightly embossed paper, Paris “3 rue de l’Université”, 19 November 1921. Fold marks with two small tears; on the reverse of the double sheet, a piece of adhesive tape reinforcing the central fold. Paper slightly soiled. A fine letter from Bernanos (1888–1948), marked by an almost excessive humility. He agreed to accept the invitation from Daniel Halévy, who used to host the writers of the time in his literary salon at the Hôtel des Breguet, 39 Rue de l’Horloge. ..."The little book you hold in your hands (full of good intentions, alas!) is not worth much, but it is certainly worth far more than I am. So I am all too sure I shall disappoint you… but a young writer who does not wish to lie can only approach you with a sense of trust and filial respect. That goes without saying”…
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About the sale Sale of collectable books and first editions – Varia III –
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Auction time 09/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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