Auction Date:2012 Apr 18 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Pseudonym of Gaspard-Félix Tournachon (1820–1910), a French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist, and balloonist. ALS in French, signed “Nadar,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, Photographie Nadar letterhead, November 1, 1871. Letter to M. de la Vieuville, a descendant of the Duke de la Vieuville. In part (translated): “During the Siege, i.e. in November 1870…you asked us to do full length portraits of you in so-called CDV's and in premiere grandeur size…the price was set at 100 francs. Nevertheless at that time you were short of funds, like many others, we too, alas! If you will recall, this is what we agreed to:
‘I want to have my portrait done now,’ you said to us. ‘That would be prudent, but I can't pay for it at present; we could make the following arrangement. If I'm lucky enough not to be killed I'll come and take possession in person; if on the contrary I have the misfortune to die on the battlefield…send it to my family who would certainly be happy to receive my portrait and would pay for it without question.’
These conditions were very acceptable to us…we waited until July 29 believing ourselves then authorized to send it COD…the portrait, matting, frame, and the shipping box…before reclaiming the shipment we would like to know if you really refused delivery…we can't believe this without hearing from you directly.” Central horizontal and vertical fold, some scattered light toning to second and third pages, and a few light creases, otherwise fine condition.
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