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LITTRE, Emile (1801-1881)

Autograph Letter Signed

1878. A.L.S. 1 page, Paris May 3rd 1878, in French (translated), reluctantly responding to a request for his autograph, he writes that he is often requested to send his autograph, but being very busy, does not like to comply with the many requests he receives. However, he sends it nevertheless: "though it is objected to in principal... but done anyway..." Boldly signed and in very good condition. French lexicographer and philosopher who was also a life-long active Freemason... More

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MENCKEN, H.L. (1880-1956)

Typed Letter Signed

Baltimore: 1945. Interesting T.L.S. with three holograph corrections, oblong 8vo. 1 page, personal letterhead, Baltimore, Maryland, November 29, 1945, explaining the various meanings of the word quiff, in part: "...The use of quiff at Pomona College in a sense not obscene, really amazes me. As a verb the word has been in use in England for at least a century and a half, and is still popular slang there in the sense of to copulate. In the United States, at..... More

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The book was in my mailbox when I got home last night. Wonderful condition for a 40-year-old book. Nice condition in any case. I am very pleased. Thank you. A bit of trivia: You are only the second seller in six years not to tape the pull strip so it can't be used! Congratulations. Take care, and many, many thanks. I was really looking forward to this one, and you didn't disappoint.

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