Distinguished French novelist (1802-1870) of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask. AQS in French on an off-white 6.25 x 4.25 sheet, prominently signed below in ink, "Alex. Dumas." Dumas writes, in full (translated): "To the Queen / Read with the heart this touching complaint / This humble ambassador, I put at your knees / All things dear on earth—madame—follow the grade / The needle turns us to the pole, misfortune to you." Handsomely matted and framed with a small engraved portrait to an overall size of 14 x 17.5. In fine condition.
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