ROBERT-HOUDIN (Jean Eugène). Autograph letter... Lot 563

ROBERT-HOUDIN (Jean Eugène). Autograph letter signed to the print dealer Jean Eugène Vignères. Paris, September 18, 1849. 1 p. in-8, printed header " Soirées fantastiques de Robert-Houdin, galerie de Valois, 164, et rue de Valois, 13, Palais-Royal ". Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin (1805-1871), is the most famous French illusionist of the 19th century, nicknamed the "father of modern magic", and considered one of the greatest conjurors of all times. In this letter, he communicates the price of a lithograph as well as the discount given to the dealer. Good condition. [Joint : ] PHILIPPE (Jacques André Noé Talon, dit), (1802-1878), magician. Autograph letter signed to the singer, singing teacher and literator Stéphen de La Madelaine. Paris, February 8, 1844, 1 p. in-8. He regrets not being able to dispose of the sum requested by his correspondent, his assets being entirely invested.