Augustin GRISIER (1791–1865, fencing master and author of works on fencing, a close friend of Alexandre Dumas the Elder, who consulted him to ensure the…

Augustin GRISIER (1791–1865, fencing master and author of works on fencing, a close friend of Alexandre Dumas the Elder, who consulted him to ensure the accuracy of his duel scenes) / Signed autograph letter, 1 page, small quarto plus address page, to the actor FIRMIN (François Becquerelle, 1784–1859): Grisier wittily asks for two theater tickets to come see him perform: “If your great talent did not place you above criticism any more than your bravery shields you from a sword thrust, we

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Books & manuscripts

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Paris