Lot 9
  • 9

Berlioz, Hector

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Berlioz, Hector
  • Autograph letter signed ("H. Berlioz"), to M. Barriere, undated
  • paper
being a letter of introduction for Mr Zakerlewski, the cartographer, expressing admiration for his work ("...Vous etes plus que tout autre de nos confreres en position de faire connaitre et apprecier ce beau travail...'') 

1 page, 8vo (c.20.5 x 13cms), integral autograph address panel ("Monsieur Barriere, aux bureaux de la Prefecture de la Seine, Paris"), [Paris], 27 August [no year]

Literature

P. Citron, Correspondance générale, SD20 (volume viii Supplément, p.550) 

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."