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Complete autograph manuscript dated and signed of the article “Note sur la Solution du problème monétaire anglo-indien”. 5 pages in black ink on a leaf and a bifolium; 4th page signed and dated: “Léon Walras Vers chez les Blancs sur Lausanne, 3 juillet 1887”. The 5th page was added later and includes numerous autograph corrections and added remarks.
◇ Autograph manuscript of the reviewed version of the last page. A page dated and signed “Léon Walras Vers chez les Blancs sur Lausanne, juillet 1887.”
◇ Autograph manuscript with the economist's calculations, 4 pages on 2 leaves.
◇ Autograph manuscript of the English translation for the last part...
“Sire, At a time when the different orders of the state are occupied with their interests; when everyone seeks to make the most of his titles and rights; when some anxiously recall the centuries of servitude and anarchy, while others make every effort to shake off the last links that still bind them to the imperious remains of feudalism; women—continual objects of the admiration and scorn of men—could they not also make their voices heard midst this general agitation?”
Original drawing by Manfred Thierry Mugler, in fine black felt pen with correction fluid alterations, on a gridded paper leaf. Next to the figure, Mugler inscribed "L'Agneau [The Lamb] (Betty Boop").
Attached, a computer generated graphic rendering of this incredible costume, printed on thick paper, with a small tear in the lower margin, not affecting the image.
Mugler imagined this sexy and glamorous "lamb" while working in 2008 on a production loosely based on Jean de La Fontaine's Fables. This show was never produced.
Clear pictures...
Important and unique set of stage costumes sketches by Thierry Mugler for Beyoncé's "I Am... World Tour" in 2009:
Autograph letter signed by Jean Cocteau, president of the jury of the 1954 Cannes festival which was held from March 25 to April 9, addressed to his friend Carlo Rim, 17 lines in blue ink : "this strange free-for-all to which I tried to give some grace" Jean Cocteau further praises Carlo Rim's impartiality and clairvoyance: "I must tell you my gratitude for your eye which knew how to see above the place..." and denounces the struggles of influence troubling and surrounding the awarding of prizes of which he bore the brunt : "The funniest thing is that my last attempt at justice still disturbed some schemes - Clément's entourage" [This refers to René...
Erotic playing card with hidden image, unknown manufacturer, produced in France around 1860. Lithograph colored with pochoir, blank verso.
When held up to the light, the card reveals an erotic scene: the lady is amusing herself with a dildo.
A curiosity!
