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Lot n° 31

CAMUS Albert (1913-1960)

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Autograph postcard signed addressed to Raymond QUENEAU October 20, 1942, 1 page in-12 oblong in ink on paper. Relating to the Myth of Sisyphus published the same year. He first gives some news: "[...] Barring complications, I am going to settle down in Algiers, at the end of November - unless I go to the Lower Alps". Perhaps I will go to Paris in the spring in that case [unrealized projects]. I still haven't received the "Myth" for which I was told at the end of September that I would be sending proof. I have written, but nothing comes. Could you do me the favor of activating this mailing? [...]». Enclosed is an autograph note on NRF letterhead, (1 page in ink on paper) which concerns a draft invitation from the Governor General of Algeria, for a cultural mission entrusted to Queneau: "[...] Three weeks or a month (or less if the guest is fed up) [...]".