Henri d'Orléans, duc d'AUMALE (1822-1897) son of Louis-Philippe; general, he distinguished himself in Algeria against Abd-el-Kader. L.A.S., Twickenham, August 1, 1856, to a friend; 3pages in-8. 
He thanks for the shipment of cheeses, then talks about "Breton cows; my wife would definitely like to have eight of them with their bull; she thought no one could compose and ship this little herd better than you"; they will have to sell their cows first. "I envy you your agricultural explorations in your beautiful and good Normandy, which is still after all and in every way one of the best countries in France"...
Live Friday 21 June 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 25

Henri d'Orléans, duc d'AUMALE (1822-1897) son of Louis-Philippe; general, he distinguished himself in Algeria against Abd-el-Kader. L.A.S., Twickenham, August 1, 1856, to a friend; 3pages in-8. He thanks for the shipment of cheeses, then talks about "Breton cows; my wife would definitely like to have eight of them with their bull; she thought no one could compose and ship this little herd better than you"; they will have to sell their cows first. "I envy you your agricultural explorations in your beautiful and good Normandy, which is still after all and in every way one of the best countries in France"...

Estimate
€100 - €150
Result
€130
Buyer's premium
30%
Henri d'Orléans, duc d'AUMALE (1822-1897) son of Louis-Philippe; general, he distinguished himself in Algeria against Abd-el-Kader. L.A.S., Twickenham, August 1, 1856, to a friend; 3pages in-8. He thanks for the shipment of cheeses, then talks about "Breton cows; my wife would definitely like to have eight of them with their bull; she thought no one could compose and ship this little herd better than you"; they will have to sell their cows first. "I envy you your agricultural explorations in your beautiful and good Normandy, which is still after all and in every way one of the best countries in France"...
Sale Friday 21 June 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris