Prolific and important French novelist and playwright (1799–1850) best known for his complex ‘cycle’ La Comédie humaine. Very scarce ALS in French, signed “de Balzac,” one page, 4.5 x 6.5, no date. Letter to a female acquaintance. In part (translated): “If you forget me, admit that you will be a heartless person because I am sending you an autograph which seems to me to be a certificate of admission…and which should also please Madame. A thousand gracious compliments and respectful homage of your love.” Matted to an overall size of 8 x 11. In very good condition, with horizontal fold passing through the signature, overall creases and wrinkling, a stain to the upper left, and writing light but legible. This is just the third Balzac we have ever offered, and boasts the most complete version of his name we have seen thus far. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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