Jules MASSENET. 6 L.A.S. and 2 autogr. cartes de visite, 1904-1906, to Charles Dumas at Le Figaro illustré; 10 pages in-8, 2 cartes de visite, 5 envelopes, 2 blank cartes de visite enclosed. April 3, 1904. "I am very touched and honored by your thought". He asks to visit him on rue des Saints-Pères... June 29, 1904. Passing through Paris tomorrow, he gives him an appointment at Le Ménestrel... October 8, 1904. He is very upset that his letter of thanks to the director of Figaro Illustré has not arrived. "I would never have left such a favor from M. Roger-Milès unanswered", which had delighted him so much. He also expressed his admiration for the composition of the "moving illustrations"... October 13, 1904. Thanks for sending the collection L'Eau souterraine: "What a poet you are, what sincerity of expression, what naturalness, and how your form is in communion with your emotion. Thank you for the deep pleasure you give me. Your dedication is too, much too complimentary!!!"... April 7, 1905. Last year he was able to obtain from his publisher "the desired authorization. I don't see the possibility of the same favor this year". He assures him of his gratitude for his faithful sympathy and expresses his regrets: "I had been so honored by what Mr. Roger-Milès had done for me last year!" Etc.
Estimate
€400 - €500
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
30%
Jules MASSENET. 6 L.A.S. and 2 autogr. cartes de visite, 1904-1906, to Charles Dumas at Le Figaro illustré; 10 pages in-8, 2 cartes de visite, 5 envelopes, 2 blank cartes de visite enclosed.
April 3, 1904. "I am very touched and honored by your thought". He asks to visit him on rue des Saints-Pères... June 29, 1904. Passing through Paris tomorrow, he gives him an appointment at Le Ménestrel... October 8, 1904. He is very upset that his letter of thanks to the director of Figaro Illustré has not arrived. "I would never have left such a favor from M. Roger-Milès unanswered", which had delighted him so much. He also expressed his admiration for the composition of the "moving illustrations"... October 13, 1904. Thanks for sending the collection L'Eau souterraine: "What a poet you are, what sincerity of expression, what naturalness, and how your form is in communion with your emotion. Thank you for the deep pleasure you give me. Your dedication is too, much too complimentary!!!"... April 7, 1905. Last year he was able to obtain from his publisher "the desired authorization. I don't see the possibility of the same favor this year". He assures him of his gratitude for his faithful sympathy and expresses his regrets: "I had been so honored by what Mr. Roger-Milès had done for me last year!" Etc.
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