PHILIPPE VIII, duc d'Orléans (1869-1926) - Lot 283

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PHILIPPE VIII, duc d'Orléans (1869-1926) - Lot 283
PHILIPPE VIII, duc d'Orléans (1869-1926) Set of 15 L.A.S. and C.A.S.: "Philippe", addressed to Count Paul Laffleur de Kermaingant (1843-1920) and his sons Counts Jean (1888-1981) and Louis (1879-1966) Laffleur de Kermaingant dating from 1894 to 1924, various formats, some letters are on letterheaded paper with the arms of France, Mentelberg Castle, Palazzio della Cisterna and Woodnorton. We enclose 4 L.A.S. of the Duke of Orleans addressed to the Countess of Kermaingant, dating from 1908 to 1924. Text in French, 48 pages. Text: - York House, 28 March 98: "Thank you very much for your last letter. What you tell me in it about the impression produced by my letter interested me very much and pleased me. For the moment I see nothing else to do but to be prepared to wait. This delicious Breton waistcoat fits me like a glove and makes my... during this foul weather. I still can't leave because of the health of the Duchess of Orleans. It's very long and very dull." - November 2, 1901: "I'm sorry I couldn't see you in Karlsruhe, but I do hope to have the pleasure soon. As soon as my plans are firm, I will let you know when and where I can see you and you know what a pleasure it will always be for you to come and spend as long as possible with us. How is dear Louis. I don't hear from him anymore, but I'll be glad to know what's become of him. I killed 21 chamois in Innsbruck and took with my friends to Woeryl. I'm going back to the Carpathians, to look for more, but the... who also hesitated to take me back. Because it has to work this time." - November 19, 1902: "Thank you for your good affection and the consolation you give me in my hour of need. The memories that disappear are common to us all !!! You must therefore share and understand my pain. I expect to be in England at the end of the year and I would like to see you and talk with you in January. I shall also be very happy to see good Louis again!" -Woodnorton, January 22nd, 1907: "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your so kind and affectio
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