Maurois, André. (1885–1967). "I am convalescing and getting better" - Autograph Letter Signed. ALS by the prominent French biographer, novelist, and essayist to Professor Irma Antonetto who he charmingly refers to as "Antoinette". Dated 6 January with no indication of the year, but evidently concerning an invitation to speak in front of the Associazione Culturele Italiana. 1 pp., on Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo stationary. Translated from the French: "Your letter (dated to 19 December) reached me this morning, on account of the strike. Sorry for the delay – involuntary, and thank you for your wishes and those of Conte Lamerana. Please accept mine. I am in convalescence and getting better. I think that I should be able to come on April 9, 10, 12, and 13. Naturally it is necessary, more than ever, to limit visits. This is the only conference I will attend this year, and despite my doctor's protestations. So protect me. I don't think my wife will be able to come with me at that time. She always spends Easter in Périgord. A thousand pleasantries." Mailing folds, else fine, 5.25 x 8.25 inches (13.3 x 21 cm.).
Irma Antonetto (1920-1993), was founder and director of the Associazione Culturale Italiana [Association of Italian Culture] for 46 years, during which time she brought some 400 philosophers, writers, scientists, artists, and Nobel winners to lecture in Italy. She was recipient of the 1964 Cavaliere al merito della Repubblica italiana.
Maurois, André. (1885–1967). "I am convalescing and getting better" - Autograph Letter Signed. ALS by the prominent French biographer, novelist, and essayist to Professor Irma Antonetto who he charmingly refers to as "Antoinette". Dated 6 January with no indication of the year, but evidently concerning an invitation to speak in front of the Associazione Culturele Italiana. 1 pp., on Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo stationary. Translated from the French: "Your letter (dated to 19 December) reached me this morning, on account of the strike. Sorry for the delay – involuntary, and thank you for your wishes and those of Conte Lamerana. Please accept mine. I am in convalescence and getting better. I think that I should be able to come on April 9, 10, 12, and 13. Naturally it is necessary, more than ever, to limit visits. This is the only conference I will attend this year, and despite my doctor's protestations. So protect me. I don't think my wife will be able to come with me at that time. She always spends Easter in Périgord. A thousand pleasantries." Mailing folds, else fine, 5.25 x 8.25 inches (13.3 x 21 cm.).
Irma Antonetto (1920-1993), was founder and director of the Associazione Culturale Italiana [Association of Italian Culture] for 46 years, during which time she brought some 400 philosophers, writers, scientists, artists, and Nobel winners to lecture in Italy. She was recipient of the 1964 Cavaliere al merito della Repubblica italiana.