Autograph Letters, Historical Documents & Manuscripts
Mar 25, 2020
Russia
Urbanizacion El Real del Campanario. E-12, Bajo B 29688 Estepona (Malaga). SPAIN
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LOT 465:
SAND GEORGE: (1804-1876) French Novelist who used the pseudonym of George Sand, her real name being ...
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Sold for: €260
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SAND GEORGE: (1804-1876) French Novelist who used the pseudonym of George Sand, her real name being ...
SAND GEORGE: (1804-1876) French Novelist who used the pseudonym of George Sand, her real name being Amantine Dupin. Also known for her romantic affairs with artists, including Frédéric Chopin and Alfred de Musset. A.L.S., `G. Sand´, one page, 8vo, n.p., 4th March 1849, to Gabriel Falampin, her artistic and financial agent, in French. The letter bears her embossed initials ''GS'' to the heading. Sand acknowledges receipt of the two 1000 Francs payments received and states in part `I have not decided yet about the date to sell my fund. I see that the value is increasing.. I´d rather wait as much as possible because my creditors understand the reason and give me the time I will need..´ further instructing not to sell and wait till 22nd of March. Falampin was also the artistic director of L´Illustration. Accompanied by the detached address leaf in her hand and postmarked. VG £150-200

