Alphonse ALLAIS (1854-1905). L.A.S., [Paris] 79 rue des Martyrs, to Pierre Valdagne; 1page in-8 (foxing). He asks Pierre Valdagne to send him "20 copies of A se tordre, which I really need. [...] As for you, I kiss most of your alabaster body"... Enclosed is an amusing L.A.S. from Dr. R. Picardeau, [October 20, 1954], to Curnonsky, "En souvenir d'Alphonse Allais" (4p. in-4); a printed invitation to the December 12, 1933 luncheon in memory of Alphonse Allais; a facsimile of Captain Cap's famous election poster.