Alexandre DUMAS fils (1824-1895). L.A.S., [June 29, 1895]; 2 oblong pages in-12 (card). About a portrait of Marie Duplessis, model of the Lady of the Camellias: "the portrait of Marie Duplessis, since he wears a camellia on his belt, is certainly apocryphal. It was only after her death that I gave her, in my novel, the nickname of the Lady of the Camellias. Perhaps the portrait was done while she was alive and the camellia added afterwards? In any case, having already two authentic ones and not being able to see yours, I give it up especially since the price seems excessive to me"...