Baltimore (Maryland ; U.S.A)

Autograph letter signed by Roland Barthes addressed to Georges Raillard. A page and 1/2 written in black felt pen on a letterhead from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Envelope with the same attached header.
Two central folds inherent in mailing mail.
"Dear friend, Your letter has followed me late here where I am visiting professr for a while yet I thank you very much for your faithful trust but this year again

First edition published in collaboration with the Institut français de Washington and printed on laid paper.
Half olive boards binding, smooth spine, label bearing the work's title with a small lack.
Handsome and rare copy.