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literature 570. Albert Camus Typed Letter Signed. TLS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Librairie Gallimard letterhead, March 20, 1958. Written from Paris, a letter to novelist Jacques Brenner, in full (translated): “The manuscripts of Dadelson that my wife has given me to be published by Gallimard are in a great disorder. I will not be able to organize them into a manuscript to be published in May when I return from Algeria. I leave in four days. Would you like us to meet at that moment and you could choose a few texts? If yes, please call me at Gallimard at the beginning of May and we will arrange for a meeting.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in the hand of Camus. Starting Bid $200

571. Eric Carle Signed Book with Sketch. Signed book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 25th Anniversary limited edition, numbered 267/500. NY: Philomel Books, 1994. Silver metallic hardcover with tipped-in original multicolored crayon sketch by Carle, 12 x 8.5, 16 pages. The affixed sketch shows the smiling insect holding a flag that reads “25,” signed below in blue ink, “Eric Carle, 1994.” Includes a certificate of authenticity bearing Carle’s facsimile signature, and by the original heavy Plexiglas display case, the sides of which have become loose/detached. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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