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Lot 850

Lot 850

A handwritten note from Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970). French General of World War II, Prime...

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Lot 850

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A handwritten note from Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970). French General of World War II, Prime Minister of France 1958-59, and President of France 1959-69. "Merci de votre temoignage!" ('Thank you for your testimony!'), signed beneath, on headed paper 'LE GENERAL DE GAULLE', dated in ink 2. 2. 60, 8" x 5.25", (20cm x 13cm), with original envelope headed "PRESIDENCE DE LA REPUBLIQUE", postally franked twice and dated "22-2 1960 PARIS".
Sold with handwritten letter of provenance from the daughter of the recipient, dated 2001, together with an auction house valuation response dated 1999.


Postage: Auction Default

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Total lot weight: No

Letter - horizontal fold, slight mottling, minor creases to corners.- losses to upper right corner.


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