Lot 761
Clemençeau, Georges (1841-1929) French statesman who led France in the First World War. He served as Prime Minister (1906-09 and 1917-20), and was one of the principal architects of the Treaty of Versailles. It was Clemençeau who on Jan. 13, 1898, as owner and editor of the Paris daily newspaper L'Aurore, published Emile Zola's famous "J'accuse" letter during the Dreyfus Affair. Autograph note signed ("G Clemençeau") as senator, on "Senat" note paper, one page, in French, 5 x 4", Paris, Aug. 20, 1902, informing a lady friend that he will be in Paris until Aug. 24. "Chère Madame, Je suis à Paris jusqu'au 24 août inclusivement. Tout a vous…." Small remnants from an earlier mounting at two corners. Very fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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