Berthe BOVY (1887-1977). 2 L.A.S., [ca. 1930-1932], to Émile Fabre, administrator of the Comédie-Française; 4 pages and a quarter in-8, the 1st on Comédie Française letterhead. Concerning a performance of Cocteau's La Voix humaine at the Ministry of Public Instruction, which the Comédie Française wishes to perform "under the best possible conditions... If these conditions do not seem feasible, i.e. if I cannot have my prompter - indispensable - and the furniture, lighting and electric bell accessories... I would be grateful if you could inform the Minister that I cannot perform - that would be the easiest thing to do"... - Salies de Béarn, for Valmy-Baysse (general secretary of the C.F.) to announce her comeback: "Madame B. B. will make her comeback on Saturday 19th. In the same evening, she will perform Poil de carotte, La Voix humaine and Vieille maman"... Attached is a L.A.S. to critic Albert Dubeux, after M. de Feraudy's last performance (May 7, 1930): "J'avais pour ma part le cœur assez gros de voir cette force nous quitter"...
Estimate
€150 - €200
Result
€158
Buyer's premium
30%
Berthe BOVY (1887-1977). 2 L.A.S., [ca. 1930-1932], to Émile Fabre, administrator of the Comédie-Française; 4 pages and a quarter in-8, the 1st on Comédie Française letterhead.
Concerning a performance of Cocteau's La Voix humaine at the Ministry of Public Instruction, which the Comédie Française wishes to perform "under the best possible conditions... If these conditions do not seem feasible, i.e. if I cannot have my prompter - indispensable - and the furniture, lighting and electric bell accessories... I would be grateful if you could inform the Minister that I cannot perform - that would be the easiest thing to do"... - Salies de Béarn, for Valmy-Baysse (general secretary of the C.F.) to announce her comeback: "Madame B. B. will make her comeback on Saturday 19th. In the same evening, she will perform Poil de carotte, La Voix humaine and Vieille maman"...
Attached is a L.A.S. to critic Albert Dubeux, after M. de Feraudy's last performance (May 7, 1930): "J'avais pour ma part le cœur assez gros de voir cette force nous quitter"...
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