286 - CHEVALIER (Maurice), 1888–1972.

CHEVALIER (Maurice), 1888–1972. C.A.S., La Louque, Marnes-la-Coquette, July 13, 1959, 1 p., in-8, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Willemetz (address on the back): ""My darlings [...] I’m just passing through—in transit—because I’m leaving again this Thursday for two weeks of concerts in Dallas, Texas…"" The postcard features a reproduction of a gouache by Castro e Solla depicting the Rue de Ménilmontant, accompanied by a facsimile of a few verses from Maurice Chevalier’s song “Les Gars de Ménilmontant.” Also included: - an amusing handwritten note from the same sender to Albert Willemetz, undated: “Here is my itinerary [...] I’m leaving today for Scandinavia [...].” The card is illustrated with a photo of the Manneken Pis dressed up as Maurice Chevalier. - a handwritten letter “Maurice Chevalier,” Aix-les-Bains, June 29, 1956, 1 p., in-8: “I have just read your Rossini with great interest. I find that the lives of great men, when well told, are more inspiring than all the novels in the world [...]" - a handwritten letter "Maurice Chevalier," La Louque, October 4, 1954, 1 p., in-8 oblong, arranging a meeting with his correspondent, Mr. Bonafé - a handwritten letter from “Maurice Chevalier,” La Louque, June 26, 1956, 1 p., oblong 8vo, thanking him for the “charming letter and the Rossini”; he is leaving for 15 days and will be delighted to read “your André Gide.” - a handwritten letter “Maurice Chevalier,” La Louque, October 6, 1956, 1 p., in-4; he asks to be given some time as he has been working while sick with the flu; his correspondent may then bring him his “André Gide and Italy.”