Autograph letter signed from George Sand, Nohant, to unidentified recipient, 1857 January 30.

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Autograph letter signed from George Sand, Nohant, to unidentified recipient, 1857 January 30.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/319891547

Recipient simply identified as "Monsieur." Refers to the recipient's study of Shakespeare, asks his opinion of Alexandre Dumas, fils, who appears to have great talent, and speaks of Dumas père's translation of Hamlet.

2 leaves ; 21 x 14 cm.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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