Alexandre DUMAS father (1802-1870). L.A.S., to M. Bertin; 1 page in-8, dry stamp with his crowned arms (upper border franked). "Accept what I offer you a large volume - that I will do the best I can - and then the letter that will reject any delay on my part. Above all, do not believe in anything you are told. Accept this volume and you have it on the 25th "... As a postscript: "The Press has a first volume of me - well I'll do yours before I give them the second" ...