Autographs - History & Science

Jean-François CHAMPOLLION brings together Egyptology enthusiasts in Lyon.
“I am writing to you, my dear Egyptian, Mr. Bowes Wright, who […] visited the t…”. Read more
Charles de Gaulle – Card autographed in the margin by the General.
Card depicting the General in bust form, enhanced with an autographed dedication signed to ... Read more
Rare letter from Abraham-Louis BREGUET, father of modern watchmaking.
"Here is the invoice for the works that are my masterpieces (...) it's the work...". Read more
Joachim MURAT is worried about the new measures of Napoleon I.
"I hope he will be struck by our position and that he will not want our ruin...". Read more
TURENNE – Autograph letter signed to the Chevalier de Lorraine.
"Sir, I received the letter you honored me by writing. Please...". Read more
Winston Churchill in the gardens of the White House. 1942.
Vintage silver gelatin print depicting Churchill, cigar in hand, in the gardens... Read more
Jean Jaurès launches the publication of the Socialist History.
"This is, as you wished, the entire history of the century from 1789 to...". Read more
During wartime, General de Gaulle quoted Georges Clemenceau.
"When you only have one hand, you must keep it clean. Clemenceau.". Read more
Benito Mussolini reorganizes the ministries of Fascist Italy. 1942.
A rare document signed by the Italian dictator officially establishing the headquarters... Read more
Jacques Mesrine kills time in La Santé prison. 1976.
"I'm not one to worry. Besides, I've never been so calm...". Read more
Jean-Baptiste Charcot displays his wisdom and freedom of spirit. 1912.
"I am a believer without being clerical, a great friend of the people without being a socialist...". Read more
Jacques MESRINE, imprisoned, is dismayed by the prison situation.
"By taking away all hope from a man, you incite violent revolt.". Read more
Victor Hugo ignites the flames of revolt against Napoleon III. 1852.
"It is indeed a fire that I would like to light, a fire of all hatreds...". Read more
Charles de Gaulle foresees victory over Nazi Germany. 1945.
"In war as in peace, the tasks will be numerous"... Read more
At the dawn of 1941, Charles de Gaulle worked towards "the liberation of France."
"We must concentrate all our efforts and dedicate every last ounce of energy...". Read more
Carl Gustav Jung and Freud's sexual and analytical theories.
"The neurotic problem cannot be solved by reducing sexuality. ...". Read more
Émile ZOLA launches his campaign in support of Alfred DREYFUS.
Autographed letter signed to a contributor to Le Figaro. Important letter from Zola... Read more
Louis-Ferdinand CELINE organizes the re-release of Journey to the End of the Night.
"He's going to release *The Journey* one of these days in Brussels. That's all. We'll see then...". Read more
Jacques Mesrine doesn't care about his future. 1976.
"I am the only master of my future, and I'm not worried about that...". Read more
Georges MÉLIÈS – Autograph letter signed to Auguste Drioux.
"The stock of memorabilia related to Robert Houdin's theatre is far from being exhausted...". Read more
François MITTERRAND – Long autographed letter signed.
"We must immerse ourselves once again in our solitude, which our dreams attempt to fill...". Read more
Sir Winston CHURCHILL – Original signed photograph.
Extraordinary vintage silver gelatin print, signed by Churchill, after its defect... Read more
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS describes the oriental customs of the Oki islands.
"I received your letter of the 10th on the island of Oki, in the Sea of Japan.". Read more
François Mitterrand in search of eternal love.
"Happiness should not become our reason for being: Love, not happiness. ...". Read more
Bernadette SOUBIROUS – Rare photograph in carte-de-visite format.
The young saint, in a medallion. Photograph by the Toulouse photographer Provost. Read more
Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT – Set of two autographed signed cards.
"I'm actually leaving on the 15th to pick him up in the Faroe Islands and do a little tour with him...". Read more
André-Marie AMPERE – Rare letter on the Academy of Sciences.
"I am now reading your descriptive geometry to prepare the report that I...". Read more
Winston CHURCHILL – Autographed letter signed to Countess Greffulhe.
“There is absolutely nothing to be done for him.” ... Read more
Antoine LAVOISIER and his position as tax farmer general.
"I, the undersigned, promise immediately that my funds in the new lease of the farms g...". Read more
Gandhi tells his faithful friend about daily life in his ashram.
“No man can beforehand stipulate about his future conduct.” ... Read more
Gustave Eiffel makes a donation to the Committee of Experiments.
"As for the difference, I am happy to donate it to the Committee of Experts...". Read more
Marie Curie sends her support to Sacco and Vanzetti.
"I am signing the appeal by intellectuals in support of Sacco and Vanzett...". Read more
Antoine de SAINT-EXUPÉRY – Working manuscript on aeronautics.
Working manuscript containing several mathematical formulas and a small crossword puzzle... Read more
[ROUGET DE LISLE] – Complete manuscript of “La MARSEILLAISE”.
"Arise, children of the Fatherland / The day of glory has arrived / Against us from the ... Read more
Gustave Flaubert, in despair over the Franco-Prussian War.
“I don’t believe there is a man in France who suffers more than I do […] He…”. Read more
GANDHI returns to the lands of Travancore.
A rare, intimate, and benevolent letter from Gandhi, offering advice to his protégé... Read more
Gustave Eiffel pays homage to his Tower.
"The Eiffel Tower will be able to rest from the immense services, the extent of which is...". Read more
Charles de Gaulle – The electoral failure of 1953.
Typed letter signed to Jean Lanet. A fine letter from the General following the failure... Read more
Louise MICHEL – Photograph in cdv format by NADAR.
An extraordinary document enriched with an autographed dedication signed by Louise Miche... Read more
Jules Verne lends his support to the French Africa committee.
"I will discuss with him the grant requested by the Africa committee...". Read more
Charles de Gaulle – Original photograph dedicated to Louis Joxe.
An extraordinary bust portrait of General de Gaulle in military uniform... Read more
The erotic influence of the Marquis de Sade according to André Malraux. 1969.
"The fact remains that all sadism – and Sade himself demonstrates this better than Laclos – seems...". Read more
Winston CHURCHILL – Original photograph by Ara Güler.
Original photograph. Vintage silver gelatin print. Photograph by Ara Güler. Superb... Read more
Churchill scanning the German enemy in 1940.
Original silver gelatin print. Depicting Churchill spying on the enemy and checking... Read more
Winston Churchill – Original photograph.
Original silver gelatin print depicting Churchill, taken in April 1963 on the coast of... Read more
Paul Éluard describes his poetry and the Resistance during wartime. 1945.
"The winter of 1940-1941 was very harsh. Because of the cold, we stayed indoors for a month...". Read more
Paul LANGEVIN – Set of four autograph letters signed.
"I have just received official confirmation of the high distinction that HM [illegible]...". Read more
Rare London letter from Charles de Gaulle at the dawn of 1943.
At the dawn of 1943, the General sent his best wishes while thanking his loyal followers... Read more