French author (1844–1924) who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. ALS in French, three pages both sides, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter concerning translations of his work. In part (translated): "I am touched and flattered by what you say about my little tale. I authorize you very willingly to translate it into German and I am sure beforehand that you will make an excellent translation. Please take care of the printer’s error on line 47 of the first column Instead of la riche baie, read la rich Baies. It will be best perhaps to translate lettre de change by some indefinite term which need not suggest a bill of exchange properly so called, first conceived it is said by the Lombards. It is certain, however, that the Romans, in the time of Nero, were acquainted with something similar. Column 1, line 55. I was wrong in making Vesuvius smoke before the eruption which buried Pompeii…Instead therefore of reading Vesuvius was smoking, it should be Vesuvius was smiling, which was actually the case, being covered with vines to the edge of the plateau.” Silked on both sides and in very good to fine condition, with scattered toning and soiling. Accompanied by a complete translation and custom-made presentation folder. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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