Alfred De Vigny - Letter To The Dandy Le Comte d'Orsay - London - 1839
Autograph letter signed from Alfred de Vigny (1797-1863) to Count Alfred d'Orsay (1801-1852).
[London], January 3, 1839.
Two in-12 pages and one autograph address page with fine black wax seal of arms.
Size: 18 x 11 cm
Alfred de Vigny went to London with his wife Lydia at the end of 1838 to defend the interests of the estate of his father-in-law, who had just died. He took the opportunity to record his impressions of the city and the English, and frequented London's social circles, in particular the posh salon of the Comte d'Orsay, "archangel of dandyism" according to Lamartine, and his lover Lady Blessington at Gore House.
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I escaped on Friday to go and see you, and uselessly, to my great regret.
You are avenging me on destiny. If some new annoyance prevented me from going to see you, I would write to you very quickly.
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Width: 11 cm
Height: 18 cm
Reference (ID): 1746579
Availability: In stock
