French filmmaker (1861-1938) famous for leading many technical and narrative developments in the earliest cinema. He was the progenitor of the use of special effects in film and produced A Trip to the Moon (1902), widely recognized as the first science fiction film. Scarce partly-printed DS in French, signed “G. Melies,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, December 8, 1913. Official receipt in the amount of 768 francs on ornate "Manufacture de Films pour Cinematographes" letterhead, signed at the conclusion by Melies. Includes a typed royalty statement in English, indicating that the payment was for prints of 'The Japanese Sword Maker,' 'Judgment of Buddha,' 'Lemon Plantation,' and 'Jap. Judo.' In fine condition, with file holes along the left edge.
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