Celebrated French novelist (1821–1880) best known for his classics Madame Bovary, Salammbo, and A Sentimental Education. Scarce ALS in French, signed “Gus. Flaubert,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date [circa 1862]. Addressed from “Vichy, Hotel Britannique,” a handwritten letter to the printer Jules Clayes, in full (translated): “I received the letter from Mr. Lacroix from Brussels because he had sent two to me, one to Croisset and one to Paris. It is the first one that came to me. Regarding the second, you can get rid of it or send it to me, it doesn't matter. Thank you Monsieur for your extreme kindness.” In fine condition.
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