French naturalist writer (1850–1893) considered the greatest French author of short stories. Boldly penned ALS in French, one page, 4 x 5, monogrammed personal letterhead, no date but circa 1883. Letter to his publisher Mr. Rouveyre. In full (translated): "You would be very kind to send me 6 books of the 'Contes de la Becasse.' And tell me if the sales step up a bit. I think we have not published the book at the right time.” In fine condition. The volume Maupassant requests, Les Comtes de la Becasse [translated as Tales of the Woodcock or Tales of the Goose], was a cycle of seventeen short stories he published in 1883. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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