DAGUERRE LOUIS: (1787-1851) French Artist and Photographer. One of the fathers of photography who created the daguerreotype process of photography. Best known as developer of the diorama theatre. Rare and very interesting A.L.S., `Daguerre´, one page, 8vo, Paris, 11<sup>th</sup> February 1828, to Monsieur Le Comte, in French. The document bears the printed heading ''Diorama'', and printed address ''Direction rue des Amrais -Maison du Diorama''. Daguerre is determined to send a letter to the `S.A.R. Madame la Dauphine´ who was interested in supporting his project and development of his invention, and waits for his correspondent´s answer, stating `J´ai l´honneur de vous adresser la lettre confirmant les details dont je vous avais parlé. De votre réponse dépendra le succès étant dans l´intention de la présenter a S.A.R. Madame la Dauphine. Veuillez je vous prie Monsieur le Comte me la rendre favorable..´ (“I have the honour to send you the letter confirming the details of which I had spoken to you. The success of it is based on your response, the intention being to present it to H.R.H. Madame la Dauphine. Please, Monsieur le Comte, return it to me with your favourable opinion...”) A letter of very interesting content. With blank integral leaf. Two extremely small holes at the base of the page, not affecting the text or signature. Small overall minor age wear, otherwise G to VG

 

Marie-Thérese Charlotte (1778-1851) Eldest child of King louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette of France, and the only child to reach adulthood. Known as Duchess of Angoulême and Dauphine of France after her marriage with Louis Antoine, Duke of Angoulême, and eldest son of King Charles X. She was the niece and daughter-in-law of the King.