COLETTE Signed Autograph Letter. One of her last letters. Monaco 1954

  
The Autographes des Siècles bookstore has specialized for many years in the sale of autograph letters and manuscripts. Autograph letter signed to her friend Elvire Choureau, known as "Patron." Four pages in-8° on Hotel de Paris letterhead in Monaco. February 27, 1954, according to the postmark. One of the worst days of bad writing I have endured. After more than ten years of correspondence, Colette writes a final and very moving letter to her friend. She would die five months later in Paris.

Tell me, dear, is this aventurine? If it is not aventurine, I do not know what name to give to this crystal, troubled here, clearer further on, and which challenges one of the worst days of bad writing I have endured. I would like to make you believe that my various rheumatism is getting better, and that I deserve to wear one of those Indian necklaces, I believe? That I have loved so much, that I feel I will love again.

Yours, dear, is the most alluring. Pink and mauve at the same time, and with a pendant that is a frozen fruit. My dear, you must not be too kind to me. I care too much for everything I care about. I could not do without you for five minutes. Already, Monte-Carlo is adorned with too many charms, among which, I include the mistral that rose early this morning, it is cold, it smells good, it rocks the palm trees, it brings us a blue, a green, and a white edge of foam. The success of Gigi pleases us greatly. Our naivety is not so far away.

Maurice is even more charming than in Paris. Dear Edwige, I do not want to write to anyone today but to you. In the hollow of your ear, I whisper a confession that you must accept, you are a truly formidable person. There are certain agreements, - tone of voice, face, handshake, and how to describe a certain look, a victorious look that keeps conquering me.

Maurice is entirely your friend. (1892-1986) - founder of the L'Artisan du livre bookstore, which she managed for over fifty years - met Colette at the dawn of the Second World War. The two friends never parted until the latter's death. Consult our manuscripts The Autographes des Siècles Gallery specializes in the sale and expertise of autograph letters and manuscripts from the great personalities of past centuries. Purchase / Payment methods We accept the following payment methods: Bank transfers and checks. The prices listed are in euros and are net. We can also arrange shipments via private carrier at your request. Terms of sale In accordance with the practices of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, we accept a return guarantee within 14 days. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer. About All the items offered are originals for which we guarantee authenticity. Our invoices serve as proof of authenticity for the sold items. However, upon your request, we can issue a certificate of authenticity, additionally.