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Ernest RENAN (1823-1892, historian and philosopher) / Autograph letter signed, 1 p in-8, Paris, May 22, 1888: his correspondent will find him at home every morning from 10 a.m. to noon, "it will be a great pleasure for me to talk with you about the beautiful subject you have indicated".

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Ernest RENAN (1823-1892, historian and philosopher) / Autograph letter signed, 1 p in-8, Paris, May 22, 1888: his correspondent will find him at home every morning from 10 a.m. to noon, "it will be a great pleasure for me to talk with you about the beautiful subject you have indicated".

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