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Emile Zola

Emile Zola

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Emile Zola

Prolific French journalist, novelist, and activist (1840–1902) best known as one of the leading figures of naturalism and for his inflammatory 1898 open letter, “J’Accuse!,” which exposed the anti-Semitism of the French press and government in the infamous Dreyfus Affair. ANS in French, unsigned, on his 4 x 2.5 calling card, no date. Zola writes to an unidentified person and sends his regrets that he is unable to send something unpublished and extends an invitation to visit. In fine condition, with lower left corner bend and a spot of foxing to the right edge. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #357 - Ended May 12, 2010