French politician and philosopher (1809–1865) who was the first to describe himself as an anarchist. ALS in French, signed “P. J. Proudhon,” one page, 5.25 x 8, no date. Letter to his collaborator Bouteville. In full (translated): “Can you please talk to me to night about six? I will be pleased if you accept my simple dinner. We need to take a serious decision about our joint “History” and, as I will still need your collaboration, it is important to determine its extent. I owe an answer tomorrow to the publishers Broussard e Monnier, as their subscribers themselves ask for a deadline…” In very good condition, with a couple brushes to text, scattered creases and wrinkles, and light pencil notations to top left corner. RRAuction COA.
