French author (1844–1924) who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. ALS in French, one page, 5 x 6.5, no date. Letter to to his dealer of art prints, Victor Prouté. France apologizes for having had to stay at home due to the orders of his physician and asks that the prints that he had chosen be given to the carrier of his letter. An address panel in France’s hand is on the second integral page. In fine condition, with pencil notation along top edge, a uniform shade of toning, and some scattered light soiling. RRAuction COA.