Jean Rostand (1894-1977) - Louis Dausset (1866-1937)...

Set of 4 signed autograph letters – Senate, French Academy & Ministry – Dausset, Rostand, de Monzie – 1906-1972 Fine set of 4 French autograph documents from the 20th century, from political, literary and institutional figures. Several are written on official letterhead papers of the Senate, the French Academy, and the Ministry of National Education. 1] Louis Dausset (1866-1937) French politician, senator of Seine. Autograph letter signed, Paris, January 19, 1906, on Senate letterhead. Thank-you letter mentioning in particular an election within the National Society of Agriculture. Signed at the bottom. 2] Joseph Charleux Autograph letter signed, dated October 15, 1947, on letterhead 71, Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8th. Correspondence relating to collaboration and arranging a meeting. Autograph signature at the bottom. 3] Jean Rostand (1894-1977) Writer, biologist and French philosopher, member of the French Academy. Autograph letter signed, November 20, 1972, on letterhead of the French Academy. Friendly and literary correspondence. Rostand particularly regrets not being able to attend an event. Beautiful signature “Jean Rostand”. 4] Anatole de Monzie (1876-1947) French politician, deputy, senator and several times minister, notably Minister of National Education. Autograph letter signed, Paris, June 2, 1933, on official paper “Ministry of National Education – The Minister”, addressed to René Dumesnil. He thanks his correspondent for sending a works and regrets not being able to attend an event. Enclosed, the shipping envelope kept, addressed to René Dumesnil, in Paris. Overall in generally good condition considering age, folds, minor marks, foxing or traces of use possible. All four documents display their autograph handwriting and signatures. An interesting collection bringing together politics, literature and French institutions, with three especially evocative letterheads: Senate, French Academy and Ministry of National Education. The photos are an integral part of the description. Shipping by Chronopost or other depending on country with insurance.

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