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58 - LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE (Théophile-Malo Corret de) – Set of 2 sig…
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Estimate €70 - €90
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LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE (Théophile-Malo Corret de) – Set of 2 signed autograph letters addressed to Jacques Le Brigant – Paris, 6 Nivôse Year V (26 December 1796) – 2½ pages on 2 sheets, In-4° – He sends him a copy of his work *Les origines gauloises, celles des plus anciens peuples de l’Europe*. ‘… I regret, my dear compatriot, that I was unable to consult you before publishing this work […] The government had led me to hope that it would assist me with the printing of this work, but I was forced to bear all the costs myself. Only 500 copies were printed; my meagre resources, given my current circumstances, did not allow me to print any more. I did not advertise it in any newspapers or periodicals. ’ – Clearly legible handwriting in brown ink – Signed autograph letter – Paris, 3 Ventôse Year V (21 February 1797) – 2 pages on 1 folio sheet – ‘The reception you have kindly given to my research into Gallic origins honours and flatters me […] – Discreet ex-libris stamp from the Debauve collection. Provenance: Yvon Le Blohic Collection.
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About the sale L'AME BRETONNE Sale – 23rd edition
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Auction time 07/04/2026 at 10:00 AM
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