193-2 - HANSI [WALTZ (Jean-Jacques), known as]. A collection of 4 signed autograph letters, dated 1935 and 1936, each accompanied by supporting documents.

HANSI [WALTZ (Jean-Jacques), known as]. A collection of 4 signed autograph letters, dated 1935 and 1936, each accompanied by supporting documents. 1/ Autograph signed letter, Colmar, September 30, 1935. 2 pp., in-4 on bluish paper. An interesting letter concerning Hansi’s graphic work during World War I. The artist discusses his wartime drawings, caricatures, and lithographs—many of which have been lost—and mentions the existence of a collection of his lithographs held in Strasbourg by Mr. R. Schuhl. He also refers to his anonymous contribution to the book *À travers les lignes ennemies*.Preserved in a sleeve to which an advertising sticker for the Relais Hansi in Bennwihr (Haut-Rhin) has been mounted. 2/ Signed autograph letter, Colmar, January 1, 1935. One page, in-12 format. Envelope preserved. Addressed to Mr. Fourninet, president of the A.A.A. in Aubervilliers. Hansi confirms his attendance at a conference and requests that Mr. Tonnelat, a professor at the Collège de France, also be invited.Accompanied by a postcard depicting Colmar Cathedral as drawn by Hansi. 3/ Signed autograph letter, January 12, 1936. One page, in-8 format, on letterhead from the Maison des Journalistes.Regarding the distribution of the book *À travers les lignes ennemies* during a lecture: “Wouldn’t it be appropriate to ask Mr. Payot to make a few copies of *À travers les lignes ennemies* available for sale in the lecture hall?” ” Accompanied by a photograph showing Hansi drawing. 4/ Signed autograph letter, Colmar, December 29, 1935. One page, quarto size, on bluish paper. Hansi apologizes for his delay in replying to his correspondent and for returning a postcard, citing his many obligations: “Please excuse me for taking so long to reply to your kind letter and to return this postcard. But I am very busy; above all, please do not send me any books to sign! [...]” Accompanied by a postcard illustrated by Hansi, titled “Spring in Alsace.”