Lot 530
Lafayette, Marquis de (1757-1834). French statesman and soldier, hero of the Revolutionary War, lifelong proponent of human rights and liberty.
Letter Signed ("Lafayette"). In French. One page, 7¾ x 6", La Grange, December 15, 1833. To Monsieur Sebire, attorney to the Royal Court. Integral address leaf shows complete mailing address (in scribe's hand) and two stamped postmarks. Accompanied by a beautiful engraved portrait of the Marquis. Faint pencil marks at upper right and lower left. Still, in fine to very fine condition.
Lafayette remained active in political life into his old age -- in fact, at the time this letter was written he was still criticizing Ministers and actively challenging the government about freedom of the press and personal liberties. Indeed, in this missive Lafayette writes that he will arrive in Paris the day after the new session of the National Assembly begins (and offers congratulations on the birth of Sebrie's child). Lafayette's death, only five months after this letter was written, set off periods of national mourning in France and the United States.
Estimated Value $950 - 1,250.
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