Henri ROCHEFORT (1831-1913). L.A.S., [Paris May 1868], to M. Diaz; 1page in-8. He regrets not being able to be at this evening's dinner: "I cannot leave my home until I have finished the first issue of my Lanterne, the copy of which must be delivered tomorrow morning. I'd be worried all through dinner. Excuse me, this is the first time in my life I've given up pleasure for work"... He asks Arago and Carrier to excuse him.
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Henri ROCHEFORT (1831-1913). L.A.S., [Paris May 1868], to M. Diaz; 1page in-8. He regrets not being able to be at this evening's dinner: "I cannot leave my home until I have finished the first issue of my Lanterne, the copy of which must be delivered tomorrow morning. I'd be worried all through dinner. Excuse me, this is the first time in my life I've given up pleasure for work"... He asks Arago and Carrier to excuse him.

Estimate
€100 - €150
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
32%
Henri ROCHEFORT (1831-1913). L.A.S., [Paris May 1868], to M. Diaz; 1page in-8. He regrets not being able to be at this evening's dinner: "I cannot leave my home until I have finished the first issue of my Lanterne, the copy of which must be delivered tomorrow morning. I'd be worried all through dinner. Excuse me, this is the first time in my life I've given up pleasure for work"... He asks Arago and Carrier to excuse him.
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Autograph letters and manuscripts - Part I
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