71 - [Alfred de Musset]

[Alfred de Musset] A few papers and mementos related to Alfred de Musset; among them are: -A collection of three signed autograph letters (in envelopes) (attributed to Alfred de Musset) addressed to “Mademoiselle Colin, 35 rue de La Madeleine.” 1. Request for alterations to a vest; 2. Invitation (April 18, 1848); 3. Musset’s regret at no longer having her in his service (the latter dated August 16, 1847, in Musset’s own hand). -Two invitations to a general assembly on letterhead from the “Institut national de France,” addressed to Alfred de Musset and signed by A. Lingard. Pre-printed envelopes dated March 28, 1852*, and January 8, 1855. *This invitation includes a handwritten poem in pencil dictated by Musset to Mademoiselle Colin (see attached handwritten inventory sheet). -A receipt from Mr. Charpentier (two handwritten lines) written by Adèle Colin. The ailing poet was unable to sign and wrote only one word, “approved” (see attached handwritten inventory sheet). -Eight autograph verses by Musset (unsigned): “God willed it; we seek pleasure. Every true gaze is a pleasure (…)” etc… (see attached handwritten inventory sheet). -A second unsigned autograph poem of 12 lines in Musset’s hand: “The hour of my death, for eighteen months (…)”. -Under the envelope, a red ribbon: “This ribbon was used to restore the knight’s decorations on Mr. de Musset’s clothing.” -Three* pairs of silk socks (including two black embroidered ones) worn by Mr. Alfred de Musset from 1847 to 1855. * Handwritten note on an envelope (we have only 3; there was originally one more). -An engraved portrait of Musset by Pollet, based on a drawing by Charles Landelle. -A fine set. Oval composition, framed (period) under glass. Dimensions: 25.5 x 20 cm (without the frame).