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Lot #354
Colette

No baseball or apple pie for me, thanks

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No baseball or apple pie for me, thanks

Pen name of the French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873–1954), best known for such works as the Claudine series, La Chatte, and Gigi. Typed DS, one page, 8.25 x 6, 1952. An official declaration of French citizenship. In full: “I hereby declare that I am citizen of France and that my permanent address is 9, rue du Beaujolais, Paris. I have no intention of ever taking up permanent residence in the U.S.A.” The upper portion of the letter bears a handwritten translation into French in an unknown hand. Mild handling wear and light fold touching signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #320 - Ended April 18, 2007