[BARBEY D'AUREVILLY Jules.] - Lot 56

[BARBEY D'AUREVILLY Jules.] Set of 14 documents (letters or cards) addressed to Barbey d'Aurevilly. Various formats. Letters from various correspondents. Bernstein " pays his respects to Monsieur Barbey d'Aurevilly whose old mistress and other masterpieces he has just packed for Puerto-Rico. He hopes that Mr. Barbey d'Aurevilly will still use a lot of paper, ink and pens for the sake of future generations. "The Countess of Molènes declines an appointment because of bronchitis; Edgar Raoul-Duval writes a long letter of 4 pages (1875) to thank him for the books he received; Annette Coppée (sister of François Coppée) writes an extraordinary letter: "You will find me again I hope this joyful winter to receive you on Thursdays, until then, it's a long time without seeing you! Couldn't you come to Folembray for a short stay on your return from Valognes? I would pamper you and could at least show you my tender affection at every hour of the day. "Suzanne Trollé wrote 6 letters; Gustave Geffroy (1887) wrote to her that "it is your friend Maurice Rollinat, with whom I spent two days not long ago, who has determined me to bring you, with his memory, the testimony of respect and admiration"; Miss Tholer wrote to her "I am a passionate admirer of your works, you have such a powerful and original talent! "Tola Dorian: "Dear Master, have you forgotten your promise - tell me no"?