196 - [To Frédéric MASSON].

[To Frédéric MASSON]. [Incoming correspondence regarding the "Marquis de Grignan"]. (Letters from various locations, including Paris or Grignan, ca. 1881–1882). A substantial LOT of 84 letters written by the author and letters addressed to the author, in sizes ranging from in-4 to in-16, folded or unfolded, on paper or card stock. Description: A collection of 84 signed handwritten documents concerning the publication of his work *Le Marquis de Grignan* and the awarding of the Académie’s MONTYON PRIZE, which he received in 1882; some pertain to the Marquis de Grignan and Grignan. Notably, upon its publication, Masson presented his book to many of his friends and acquaintances. The collection contains numerous letters of thanks from various prominent figures of the time—intellectuals, politicians, artists, and socialites—as well as congratulatory letters following the award of the Prix Montyon. Some documents are on letterhead: several from the Institut de France, various government institutions or libraries, and newspapers, some bearing a monogram, sometimes crowned. Accompanied by 6 letters on E. Plon et Cie letterhead, some of which are signed by Plan, his publisher, listing the book’s successes and related articles or providing updates on the book’s publication and financial matters. The collection is in good condition.