Subasta Bidspirit | DUMAS ALEXANDRE: Père (1802-1870)

DUMAS ALEXANDRE: Père (1802-1870) - DUMAS ALEXANDRE: Père (1802-1870) French Writer whose works include The Three Musketeers . A.L.S., Al. Dumas , one page, 12mo, n.p. [Paris], n.d. [1840], to Monsieur Porcher, in French. The letter bears to the upper left corner a blind embossed seal with his initials ''A.D''. Dumas states in part ` Mon cher Porcher, Venez donc me voir, on remet le privilège de la porte St Martin a peu près à ma disposition et j´en voudrais causer avec vous´ (Translation: ” My dear Porcher, Come see me, the privilege of the Porte St Martin is almost at my disposal and I would like to talk with you about it”) With address leaf in Dumas´ hand with a small area of paper loss to a corner, and bearing several postmarks. Very small minor creases and age wear mostly to the upper edge, otherwise G Jean Baptiste Porcher (1792-1864) and his wife were French Theatrical Agents who used to purchase copyrights and ticket passes for their authors, later reselling them at the entrance doors of theatres. He very often advanced money to Dumas and other artists, sometimes keeping some manuscripts in pledge.