COCTEAU JEAN Two items each Signed Jean to Dear Georges [Aur

Sale 2470 - Lot 201

Price Realized: $ 169

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Estimate: $ 150 - $ 250

COCTEAU, JEAN. Two items, each Signed, "Jean," to "Dear Georges [Auric]" or "My very dear friend," in French: Autograph Postcard * Autograph Letter. The postcard, arranging to visit him with Georges's godson in Hyères around September 10 and sending regards to him and his wife, Nora. On the verso is a photograph showing a view of the beach in Palavas-les-Flots. 1 page, 12mo; faint scattered foxing, remnants of hinging at upper edges verso. The letter, suggesting that the missing copy is in an express package. 1 page, 4to; folds. Fourques [Guard?], 23 August 1954; Np, 1 July 1956

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1 July 1956: "Are we therefore separated by some veil of shadow that you don't write me 'cher Jean' anymore?
"It is possible that the precious copy is located in an expedited package on the coast. I will be there this week and have high hopes. Don't waver.
"Are we not silences? And courage?"
Provenance: From the collection of William A. Emboden.