BONAPARTE LUCIEN: (1775-1840) Younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte. A fine L.S., `Prince of Canino´, one page, 4to ...

BONAPARTE LUCIEN: (1775-1840) Younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte. A fine L.S., `Prince of Canino´, one page, 4to, Senigallia, 16th March 1827, to the Count Francesco Cassi, in Italian. Lucien Bonaparte thanks his correspondent for the translation of la Pharsale by Lucan, stating in part `Ricevo Signor Conte la vostra gentilissima lettera con la vostra traduzione di Lucano; l´ho percorsa con molto piacere, ed ho notato con qual Arte vi siete tenuto lontano dalla eccessiva gonfiezza..´ (''I receive, Count, your very kind letter with your translation of Lucan; I went through it with great pleasure, and I noticed with which Art you have kept away from excessive..'') With address leaf, bearing a red wax seal. Very small overall age wear. G to VG Lucan (39 AD-65 AD) Marcus Lucanus. Roman Poet born in Cordoba, Spain. Regarded as one the main figures of the Imperial Latin period. Best known for his epic work Pharsalia.