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Théophile Gautier (1811-1872): Beautiful handwritten letter addressed "Un samedi soir à minuit" to his friend Dr. Aussandon. VG

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Théophile Gautier (1811-1872): Beautiful handwritten letter addressed "Un samedi soir à minuit" to his friend Dr. Aussandon. VG

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[POETRY] GAUTIER (Théophile). Emaux et Camées. Published by G. Charpentier et Cie in 1884. In-12 format, half red morocco, spine ribbed and decorated. Illustrated with a frontispiece, two plates in black. Rubbing, good condition.

Estim. 60 - 100 EUR

GAUTIER (Théophile) and LOPEZ (Bernard). Look but don't touch. Comédie de cape et d'épée en trois journées, by MM. Théophile Gautier and Bernard Lopez, first performed in Paris at the Second Théâtre français (Odéon) on October 20, 1847. Paris, Michel Lévy Frères, 1847. In-12, red half-chagrin with corners, double gilt fillets on covers, spine decorated with double gilt fillets, gilt head, cover preserved (period binding). 59 pp. Rare first edition. "This play was never reprinted. The version now performed could not be more different from the original." (Lovenjoul, no. 899). In his bibliography of Gautier's works, Charles de Lovenjoul recounts the vicissitudes after which this play by Lopez, written in collaboration with Gautier, was staged. Bound at the beginning of the book is a handwritten note reproducing passages from Gautier's article in the press of October 25, 1847, in which he recalls the first performance of his play (Lovenjoul, no. 900). A fine copy with the original cover preserved.

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 EUR

Attributed to Félix TOURNACHON dit NADAR (Paris 1820-1910) Portrait-charge of Théophile Gautier Gouache and varnish watercolor over black pencil lines. Monogrammed lower right and annotated lower left on mount. Folds and stains. 31.6 x 22.8 cm

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Théophile GAUTIER (Tarbes 1811- Neuilly 1872) Study sheet with five portraits, including those of Dumas, Hugo and Champfleury. Pen and brown ink. Signed upper left. Folds. 13 x 13 cm

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