Lot n° 181
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CURNONSKY (Maurice Edmond Sailland, dit) French gastronome a - Lot 181
CURNONSKY (Maurice Edmond Sailland, dit) French gastronome and novelist (1872-1956) 3 signed autograph cards. The first Ton vieux Cur , to his friend, the poet André Lebey. Paris, November 2, 1904. 1 p. in-16. The second, Cur 1er Prince de Gastronomie . To his old brother, Henri Béraud. Paris, April 24, 1928. 1 p.in-16. The last, to Paul Reboux. Paris, December 16, 1929 (all 3 on postal stationery) 1 pp. in-16, each. Enclosed is an autograph card signed by Henry de Forge, addressed to Curnonsky (postal stationary), requesting him to attend the first Palais Royal lunch...chez Brazza, in all cordiality. Price 6 Francs.... 1904, to André Lebey. You're a brother and your 50 bullets will save my life. I underline because that's really what it is! But I'm ashamed of this sad fuss at last!... . 1928, to Henri Béraud. Last night he went to represent the illustrious city of Lyon. Capitale de la gueule at the Académie des gastronomes which we founded... . 1929, to Paul Reboux. Mlle Odile Bodescot presented him with a check for a thousand francs, thanks to the generosity of your Saint homme du joaillier de Bruxelles (That's 2 de and one du. But Flaubert's shadow has nothing to say [...] Here is enclosed all the princely and fraternal gratitude of your old Cur. There will be a work session next Thursday at 5 a.m. at Bros (Truffe Noire, 11 rue Taitbout) where the Académie des gastronomes will meet. You're in! Be there!! if you dare!!! And upon you the peace and blessing of Allah, who alone is great... .
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