Adolphe WILLETTE (1857-1926). L.A. with drawing, Boisroger par St Malo July 2, 1920, to "Mon frangin Prosper"; 1page in-8.
Amusing letter illustrated with a drawing of a man holding a rat and a bunch of keys, looking up at a locksmith's sign. His family has arrived safe and sound: "I was afraid of derailment, of a collision, which I'd rather have happen to me with you or Adolphe in front of the negro zinc, to whom I beg you to convey my best wishes", etc. He sends his blessing and concludes, by way of signature: "So be it Buffalo Bil!
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Lot no. 54

Adolphe WILLETTE (1857-1926). L.A. with drawing, Boisroger par St Malo July 2, 1920, to "Mon frangin Prosper"; 1page in-8. Amusing letter illustrated with a drawing of a man holding a rat and a bunch of keys, looking up at a locksmith's sign. His family has arrived safe and sound: "I was afraid of derailment, of a collision, which I'd rather have happen to me with you or Adolphe in front of the negro zinc, to whom I beg you to convey my best wishes", etc. He sends his blessing and concludes, by way of signature: "So be it Buffalo Bil!

Estimate
€150 - €200
Result
€260
Buyer's premium
30%
Adolphe WILLETTE (1857-1926). L.A. with drawing, Boisroger par St Malo July 2, 1920, to "Mon frangin Prosper"; 1page in-8. Amusing letter illustrated with a drawing of a man holding a rat and a bunch of keys, looking up at a locksmith's sign. His family has arrived safe and sound: "I was afraid of derailment, of a collision, which I'd rather have happen to me with you or Adolphe in front of the negro zinc, to whom I beg you to convey my best wishes", etc. He sends his blessing and concludes, by way of signature: "So be it Buffalo Bil!
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