Virginie VERASIS, Countess of CASTIGLIONE (1837-1899). L.A.S. "VVerasis", [ca. 1857?, to Viscount de Sancy]; 2 1/2 pages in-8.
Viscount de Sancy has written her a letter (enclosed) in which he says, among other things, that he has received anonymous letters concerning her. She replies firmly: "I don't recognize anyone's right to give details about my interior [...] and I don't see how this could concern you. Finally, I don't understand what you mean by my old and new relationships. I still see my friends, make new acquaintances. I go on with them if I like them, and I think I'm free at home when I don't ask anyone for anything. I would therefore ask others not to meddle in my affairs, which are none of their business"...
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Lot no. 517

Virginie VERASIS, Countess of CASTIGLIONE (1837-1899). L.A.S. "VVerasis", [ca. 1857?, to Viscount de Sancy]; 2 1/2 pages in-8. Viscount de Sancy has written her a letter (enclosed) in which he says, among other things, that he has received anonymous letters concerning her. She replies firmly: "I don't recognize anyone's right to give details about my interior [...] and I don't see how this could concern you. Finally, I don't understand what you mean by my old and new relationships. I still see my friends, make new acquaintances. I go on with them if I like them, and I think I'm free at home when I don't ask anyone for anything. I would therefore ask others not to meddle in my affairs, which are none of their business"...

Estimate
€200 - €250
Result
€260
Buyer's premium
30%
Virginie VERASIS, Countess of CASTIGLIONE (1837-1899). L.A.S. "VVerasis", [ca. 1857?, to Viscount de Sancy]; 2 1/2 pages in-8. Viscount de Sancy has written her a letter (enclosed) in which he says, among other things, that he has received anonymous letters concerning her. She replies firmly: "I don't recognize anyone's right to give details about my interior [...] and I don't see how this could concern you. Finally, I don't understand what you mean by my old and new relationships. I still see my friends, make new acquaintances. I go on with them if I like them, and I think I'm free at home when I don't ask anyone for anything. I would therefore ask others not to meddle in my affairs, which are none of their business"...
Sale Tuesday 18 June 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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