Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly, écrivain français - Carte de visite autographe imprimée à son nom - « Impossible, ce soir » - 1880
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Carte de visite by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly, printed with a manuscript red-ink note on the front and the name in facsimile signature on the back, dating from 1880, France, measuring 9 × 13.8 cm, in very good condition with two pages related to historical, political, and literary subjects.
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Business card of Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly, French writer, bearing on the recto a handwritten note in red ink. The note is undated.
The back bears the name “Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly” printed in facsimile signature, enhanced by hand in gold ink. The note, in red ink on a cream Bristol card, is adorned with a drawing of an arrow at the bottom of the text.
In this note addressed to an unnamed “Mademoiselle,” the author states that he is unable to come that evening, proposes to meet on Wednesday if she herself is free, and ends with an ironical remark about the impossible.
- Dimensions: 9 x 13.8 cm
- Condition: Good overall. Presence of numerous foxing on the back. See photos for more details
- Number of pages: 2 pages
- Jules Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly, called Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly, born November 2, 1808 in Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte and died April 23, 1889 in Paris 7th arrondissement, is a French writer. Nicknamed “the constable of letters” by Léon Bloy, he contributed to enlivening the French literary life of the second half of the 19th century. Wikipedia
Careful shipment in a rigid, watertight box.
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L'Art Délivré offers autograph letters, manuscripts, and carefully selected ancient books. Expertise, authenticity, and seriousness at the service of demanding collectors.
Translated by Google TranslateBusiness card of Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly, French writer, bearing on the recto a handwritten note in red ink. The note is undated.
The back bears the name “Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly” printed in facsimile signature, enhanced by hand in gold ink. The note, in red ink on a cream Bristol card, is adorned with a drawing of an arrow at the bottom of the text.
In this note addressed to an unnamed “Mademoiselle,” the author states that he is unable to come that evening, proposes to meet on Wednesday if she herself is free, and ends with an ironical remark about the impossible.
- Dimensions: 9 x 13.8 cm
- Condition: Good overall. Presence of numerous foxing on the back. See photos for more details
- Number of pages: 2 pages
- Jules Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly, called Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly, born November 2, 1808 in Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte and died April 23, 1889 in Paris 7th arrondissement, is a French writer. Nicknamed “the constable of letters” by Léon Bloy, he contributed to enlivening the French literary life of the second half of the 19th century. Wikipedia
Careful shipment in a rigid, watertight box.
Seller's Story
L'Art Délivré offers autograph letters, manuscripts, and carefully selected ancient books. Expertise, authenticity, and seriousness at the service of demanding collectors.
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Era
1400-1900
Subject
History, Literature, Politics
Number of books
1
Height
13.8 cm
Author/ Illustrator
Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly, écrivain français
Width
9 cm
Title
Carte de visite autographe imprimée à son nom - « Impossible, ce soir »
Condition
Very good
Year
1880
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Country of origin
France
Autographed by a famous person
No
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