Lot 53
Sade, Marquis de [Donatien Alphonse François de Sade] (1740-1814) French writer best known for his erotic works; the word "sadism" is derived from his name. Autograph Letter Signed "Sade," 1 p., in French, 7¾x6", n.p. (the asylum at Charenton), c. 1812. To Armand-Marie Corbin, in part: "I am honored to send my regards to Mr. Corbin and to ask him to explain the first twelve lines of this letter. I am told that Mr. Corbin would kindly agree to help me secure a couple of objects…." He mentions "the one relative to the 150 for this month" and "a quarter of wood" and says, "I shall wait for an answer to write to my son…." With holograph integral address leaf. De Sade wrote many of his works during the 29 years he spent in prison and in the asylum at Charenton.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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| Realized $1,725 |
