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Marcel Proust Autograph Letter Signed From 1909 While Writing “In Search of Lost Time” — “…the novel that I have finally begun so tires out my wrist that I no longer write letters…”

Marcel Proust autograph letter signed spanning seven pages, penned while writing his magnum opus, ”In Search of Lost Time”, as indicated in the letter. Proust writes at the end of 1909 to Max Daireaux, a man 13 years his junior whom he had met the year before in Cabourg, France; Cabourg was the inspiration for the resort town of Balbec in Proust’s novel. In this letter, Proust comes across as rather animated, clearly conscious of how his words will be interpreted by Daireaux, whom he lightly chastises for not visiting him, and ”wonders why did you never come?” He also expresses his desire to help Daireaux in his professional literary pursuits.  Sold for $4,688.

Marcel Proust Autograph Letter Signed. Click to enlarge.

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Marcel Proust Autograph Letter Signed From 1909 — “…I am like a flea beside the Eiffel Tower…in this position of flea I leap with joy at the occasion to show you my zeal…”

Marcel Proust autograph letter signed, written in the summer of 1909 to Max Daireaux, a man 13 years his junior whom he had met the year before in Cabourg, France; Cabourg was the inspiration for the resort town of Balbec in Proust’s novel “In Search of Lost Time”. In this lengthy seven page letter, Proust writes a sometimes humorous letter about his health, his lack of connections, and helping Daireaux submit articles to “Figaro”. Letter reads in full, “My dear friend / I would be happy to help pass ‘novelties’ from you to the Figaro if I can, and I thank you for granting me this pleasure. I am perhaps the man least suited for this, given that I get up barely once a month. And with respect to all of Paris (meaning the five or six people I know) I am in such a difficult situation that at times the idea of being confined to an asylum seems like a ‘solution’ that would at least put an end to all the excuses. This is to say that to send your ‘novelties’ I would have to precede my letter with innumerable ‘I don’t know what you should think’s, etc., leaving them to think that your ‘novelties’ are the only thing keeping me tied to existence. But my friends are merciful and they will be kind. What is inconvenient is not being there in person. The useful man is he who has your ‘novelty’ in his pocket. For a few nights he keeps it there. Then, at a moment when, say, Faure has not sent in his article, he pulls it out and has it published. After five or six times, you become ‘a man of the house’ and can do this yourself. In this sense, Caillavet, whom I think you know, has the advantage over me (among a thousand others) of being ‘part of’ Figaro and being able to do what I’m telling you here. As for Chevassu, he is the director of the Supplement. This is to say that next to him, I am like a flea beside the Eiffel Tower. Nonetheless, in this position of flea I leap with joy at the occasion to show you my zeal and will do all I can to have your ‘novelties’ published and to transform this accidental collaboration into a definitive one. But I remember a time when I would bring articles to Cardane and each time a new ‘breaking story’ would make him tell me despairingly, ‘Alas, dear friend, of course you understand that with this Morocco affair we can’t put in your lovely article. There is an overabundance.’ Morocco would die down, but Madame Le Bargy would be divorcing: ‘Our judicial correspondent is on high alert.’ Then Midi revolted, and even the north did at Courrieres. Cardane despaired more and more. Alas, this wonderful man is dead, dead before me, which seems counter to probability. Have you received the letter where I sent you stupid and obscene verses about Cabourg? Let’s hope those horrors are not lost! Ask me when you want a box at the Theatre des Arts. And send me a ‘novelty’ whenever you want. The ones I read in Comoedia were quite witty. Thank you for sending them to me, and yours with all my heart Marcel Proust If you want to call by chance some evening, you have very little chance that I would be taking visitors, or even that I am awake. But indeed if you have a telephone, you can try (292 05) but I warn you that it would be unlikely that you see me. For I only get up once a month.” Seven page letter is written in black ink on two sheets of card-style bifolium stationery measuring 8.75″ x 6.75″ unfolded. Letter has been documented in Kolb’s archive of Proust letters, Vol. IX, number 43. Light toning and wear, and horizontal fold. Split starting on fold integral to stationery. Overall very good plus condition. With full translation. Sold for $3,880.

Marcel Proust Autograph Letter Signed From 1909. Click to enlarge.

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Marcel Proust Autograph Letter Signed From 1909 — “…I can no longer recall if I had dreamed of such a letter, or if it came in reality…”

Marcel Proust autograph letter signed, written in May 1909 to Max Daireaux, a man 13 years his junior whom he had met the year before in Cabourg, France; Cabourg was the inspiration for the resort town of Balbec in Proust’s novel “In Search of Lost Time”. In this letter, Proust is unsure whether he received a letter or only dreamt of receiving it, and asks Daireaux what he should do. Letter reads in part, “Dear friend / I am so exhausted these days that it has produced in me this bizarre phenomenon that you will perhaps understand (because you are very intelligent!): as I distractedly open my correspondence, sometimes, if a letter rolls off my bed without my responding to it, I can no longer recall if I had dreamed of such a letter, or if it came in reality. For, several days later I see in my mind’s eye a letter: Baroness d’Eichtel will… Did I dream it? Did I receive this letter? I am leaning toward it being a dream, but I cannot be sure, and since I recall that you had spoken to me of this lady, I am now writing to, quite stupidly, ask you: Did I dream? If I dreamt, in God’s name, do not think that this is a trick in order to be invited to this lady’s morning or evening receptions. I rise from bed about once every 2 months and would not be able to visit her. But if by chance this was real, tell me what I should do. Postcards? (where?)… A letter?… A copy of The Bible of Amiens? Flowers? (I imagine not!)… Anything but going there, as I am ill… And the Figaro? And Caillavet?… And Cabourg? (I am quite afraid that I will not be able to go.) It would do me well. But to leave! What will the little Berthier ladies become? / Your Marcel Proust” Four page letter is written in black ink on card-style bifolium stationery measuring 8.875″ x 6.75″ unfolded. Letter has been documented in Kolb’s archive of Proust letters, Vol. IX, number 54. Light toning and horizontal fold, overall very good plus condition. Sold for $3,876.

Marcel Proust Autograph Letter Signed From 1909. Click to enlarge.

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Prices Realized at Nate D. Sanders for Similar Items Sold

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Charles Dickens Twice-Signed CDV

Very scarce carte-de-visite photograph of Charles Dickens with his Charles Dickens autograph upon the lower margin with his usual paraph emphasizing the signature, and again signed upon the verso. Photograph, circa early 1860’s shortly after the publication of “Great Expectations,” is by the photography studio of John & Charles Watkins, with the backstamp showing their 34 Parliament Street address. Photograph captures a somewhat disheveled Dickens in a contrast of both casual and formal attire, standing by an ornate table. It was during Dickens’ lifetime that photography became accessible to most people, although the ability to sign a photograph, such as this, wasn’t available until the invention of the carte-de-visite printed upon paper. The CDV format became popular during the 1860’s, just years before Dickens’ death in 1870. As a result, this signed photograph by Dickens came at a brief intersection of the author’s life and growing photo technology, making it very scarce. CDV measures 2.5″ x 4″. In very good condition with light soiling.  Dark Charles Dickens autograph.  Sold for $10,251.86.

Charles Dickens Twice-Signed CDV

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Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed From 1854 — ”…The result of the night is very gratifying indeed, and fills me with pleasure…”

Charles Dickens autograph letter signed from 1854, shortly after writing ”Hard Times”. Dickens writes from Tavistock House in London on 23 December 1854, writing ”Dear sir, Let me amuse you that your explanation was not at all necessary. I fully understood that you had a great deal to do, and never for a moment accused you in my thoughts of the slightest omission. The result of the night is very gratifying indeed, and fills me with pleasure. There is no hope of Sir towards Dalmer Lytton. He told me only the other day, that he was quite bewildered by such applications, and that where a speech hanging on him was to cast a shadow on his daily life. We resolve of never to ask any such service of each other and your letter binds me for the first time what I promise.” Dickens signs ”Faithfully yours / Charles Dickens” with his ornate paraph to second page of 2pp. letter on two sheets. Matted to blue background underneath brown wooden frame with engraving of Dickens. Letter measures 4.25” x 6.5”, framed to 20.25” x 26”. Light soiling to bottom of second page of letter, and very small tears to top of each sheet. Very good condition overall.  Bold Charles Dickens autograph.  Sold for $3,781.

Charles Dickens Autograph Letter. Click to enlarge.