CLAUDEL Paul (1868-1955) AF 1946, 13e f. Lot n° 31

6 L.A.S. and 1 P.A.S. "P. Claudel", 1907-1936; 10 pages in-8 (several headings) and 1 page in-4 with tax stamp, 3 envelopes. Tientsin September 13, 1907, to André RUYTERS in Brussels: long advice on entering the Bank of Indo-China, and reservations of the Catholic about his book Le Mauvais Riche: "Where is your taste, if the salt of the earth has lost all flavor for you?" Hamburg July 18, 1914, to André SILVAIN: his article in the Figaro "has already made some noise"; he recommends it to his friend Philippe Berthelot for the Société de Bienfaisance Tokyo October 23, 1923, to the same, who wishes to acquire a deluxe copy of Sainte Geneviève Paris January 12, 1926: power to the painter José-Maria SERT to deal on his behalf for the deluxe illustrated edition of Le Soulier de satin Washington March 9, 1933, to Frédéric LEFÈVRE, claiming nos of the Literary News. January 11, 1936, [to Cardinal BAUDRILLART], sending a book by Fr. Condamin to the Catholic Institute, to which he wishes "the greatest development and illustration of the Institute which you gloriously direct"... Brangues, July 15, 1936, to Mrs. Vera BOUR, thanking her for her "sympathy for these pages in which I have put the best of myself. [...] I am sensitive to the belated favor of your friends in the Academy, but experience has taught me not to put any faith in it. Which is of no importance, since I am perfectly determined never to run again!