ARTAUD Antonin [Marseille, 1896 - Ivry-sur-Seine, 1948], French actor and writer. Autograph letter signed to Mrs. Jeanne Toulouse. Ivry-sur-Seine, February 1, 1948; 2 pages in-8°, envelope enclosed. "I came to see you a month ago in a nameless distress. I intend to come to you one day very soon to bring you a copy of my Van Gogh. Would you be so kind as to send me a note to 23 rue de la mairie in Ivry sur Seine to let me know on what day I can come and see you. In the expectation of this little word, I beg you to believe me cordially and affectionately.

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