Henri de TOULOUSE-LAUTREC (1864–1901). Autograph letter, [1898?], to a “dear friend”; 2 pages, in-8 (slightly foxed). “Can you have full authorization sent to me—or rather, send it directly—so that I may paint your portrait? I will have it displayed among distinguished works at Chevalier Manzi’s [Goupil Gallery]. In the hope of enjoying your prose, I shake both your hands”…