227 - PHOTOGRAPHY. William Henry Fox TALBOT... - Lot 227 - Vermot et Associés

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227 - PHOTOGRAPHY. William Henry Fox TALBOT... - Lot 227 - Vermot et Associés
227 - PHOTOGRAPHY. William Henry Fox TALBOT (1800-1877), British scientist, pioneer of photography. Autograph letter signed, to Julie Chesnay (née Foucher), the sister of Madame Victor Hugo, Victor Hugo's governess in Hauteville-House in Guernsey, circa 1866, 1 p in-8: "Pity me dear Madame Chenay, for I am very unhappy, it was impossible for me to take advantage of the kind invitation that Monsieur Victor Hugo and Madame Drouet have kindly extended to me through you. At the same time, may they be sure that I am deeply grateful. All yours, my dear Lady" [It is known that Victor Hugo, especially in Guernsey, had a passion for photography]
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