Anne Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein (1766–1817), known as Madame de Stael, was a Swiss author who lived in Paris among various other locations abroad, and played an integral part in directing the literary tastes of Europeans at the turn of the 19th century. Untranslated autograph letter in French, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, no date. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and some mirroring to ink. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite portrait. RR Auction COA.