ALS in French, signed “Ch. Gounod,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Ville de Paris letterhead, May 18, 1857. Letter to Mr. d’Orbigne, in full (translated): "Here is a seat for our great Orpheon for Sunday. Make my apologies to your wife, but I have had so few tickets that I can offer you but one. Always yours—and come, will you not?” He adds a short postscript, “Be there at one o’clock at the latest in order to secure a good seat.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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