ALS in French, signed “Emile Zola,” one page, 5 x 7.75, May 29, 1896. Zola writes an unknown gentleman. In full (translated): “I find this date of June 6th much closer to that of the sale of the novel [putting the novel on sale]. Could you at least delay the publication about two to three weeks while beginning [publishing] it only at the end of June?” Matted with a small portrait to an overall size of 17 x 14.5. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, even toning, and scattered light staining with a few spots touching his name. Fine literary content. RRAuction COA.
