Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963) 
L.A.S., December 9, 1957; 1page in-4.
 "I'm going through a nasty tunnel. Physical bronchitis and the soul is no better. [...] Like all ghosts, I like to lean against solid ground and dream in realistic places. But our times only offer me soft walls and castles in Spain.

Attached is the typescript of a text by Cocteau, Clergue, with a few autograph corrections (3p. in-4); and 5 letters from Lucien CLERGUE to Cocteau (double carbon), November-December 1957.
CCC p. 40-45.

Lots 24 to 68 were sold at provisional 
with possibility of reunion
Live Thursday 10 April 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 41

Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963) L.A.S., December 9, 1957; 1page in-4. "I'm going through a nasty tunnel. Physical bronchitis and the soul is no better. [...] Like all ghosts, I like to lean against solid ground and dream in realistic places. But our times only offer me soft walls and castles in Spain. Attached is the typescript of a text by Cocteau, Clergue, with a few autograph corrections (3p. in-4); and 5 letters from Lucien CLERGUE to Cocteau (double carbon), November-December 1957. CCC p. 40-45. Lots 24 to 68 were sold at provisional with possibility of reunion

Estimate
€400 - €500
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
30%
Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963) L.A.S., December 9, 1957; 1page in-4. "I'm going through a nasty tunnel. Physical bronchitis and the soul is no better. [...] Like all ghosts, I like to lean against solid ground and dream in realistic places. But our times only offer me soft walls and castles in Spain. Attached is the typescript of a text by Cocteau, Clergue, with a few autograph corrections (3p. in-4); and 5 letters from Lucien CLERGUE to Cocteau (double carbon), November-December 1957. CCC p. 40-45. Lots 24 to 68 were sold at provisional with possibility of reunion
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