Auction Date:2011 Dec 07 @ 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
French engineer (1832–1923) best remembered for designing the tower that bears his name. ALS signed “G. Eiffel,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 4, personal letterhead, November 28, 1909. Letter to Gaston Calmette, editor of Le Figaro. In part (translated): “I’m writing a note to Mr. Frantz Reichel to thank him for speaking about the tower in such friendly terms.—But I also very much want to tell you personally how obliged I am to you. Every time le Figaro has an opportunity to do me a service you do it yourself most attentively. I’m most sincerely grateful.” In fine condition, with uniform toning, and a couple trivial spots.
Eiffel sends Calmette heartfelt appreciation regarding the “friendly” sentiments of French Olympian and Le Figaro columnist, Frantz Reichel. The timing of this letter coincided with the expiration of the 20 year permit the city of Paris had allowed for the tower; the plan was to dismantle what many considered a very un-Parisian eyesore of modern, industrial architecture, and use the material for scrap metal. However, the sheer size of the tower proved useful in the advent of radio communication, and the tower was left intact to serve as an antennae. It is extremely probable that Reichel had written a pro-Eiffel piece, doing his part to save the tallest structure in Europe. Calmette was also an avid supporter, who always “attentively” saw to whatever “service” Eiffel required. Of all the Eiffel letters we have seen, none make mention of his esteemed creation, especially on the brink of its destruction. A highly desirable and truly uncommon piece.
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