Pauline CARTON (1888-1974). L.A.S. "Pauline" with drawings, February 4, 1940, to "Mon si cher Patron" [Sacha Guitry]; 1 page in-4 (small split at fold).
Amusing letter illustrated with 4 small pen-and-ink drawings. 
"Being Monsieur Philémon and Madame Baucis, in these abominable times, is good stuff! [drawing of her with her partner]. - Earning a good living at the microphone, when Swiss money is so high, is nice! [she draws herself reading a text in front of a microphone] - But not knowing whether my Boss is happy, in good health, in theaters or at rest (that state he abhors!), that's not human! [Mille bonjours à la jolie dame, Monsieur, et toute la gratitude si profonde de votre vieille domestique en souffrance qui espère bientôt se ramener [drawing of a train rolling towards the Eiffel Tower]"....
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Pauline CARTON (1888-1974). L.A.S. "Pauline" with drawings, February 4, 1940, to "Mon si cher Patron" [Sacha Guitry]; 1 page in-4 (small split at fold). Amusing letter illustrated with 4 small pen-and-ink drawings. "Being Monsieur Philémon and Madame Baucis, in these abominable times, is good stuff! [drawing of her with her partner]. - Earning a good living at the microphone, when Swiss money is so high, is nice! [she draws herself reading a text in front of a microphone] - But not knowing whether my Boss is happy, in good health, in theaters or at rest (that state he abhors!), that's not human! [Mille bonjours à la jolie dame, Monsieur, et toute la gratitude si profonde de votre vieille domestique en souffrance qui espère bientôt se ramener [drawing of a train rolling towards the Eiffel Tower]"....

Estimate
€250 - €300
Result
€857
Buyer's premium
30%
Pauline CARTON (1888-1974). L.A.S. "Pauline" with drawings, February 4, 1940, to "Mon si cher Patron" [Sacha Guitry]; 1 page in-4 (small split at fold). Amusing letter illustrated with 4 small pen-and-ink drawings. "Being Monsieur Philémon and Madame Baucis, in these abominable times, is good stuff! [drawing of her with her partner]. - Earning a good living at the microphone, when Swiss money is so high, is nice! [she draws herself reading a text in front of a microphone] - But not knowing whether my Boss is happy, in good health, in theaters or at rest (that state he abhors!), that's not human! [Mille bonjours à la jolie dame, Monsieur, et toute la gratitude si profonde de votre vieille domestique en souffrance qui espère bientôt se ramener [drawing of a train rolling towards the Eiffel Tower]"....
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