ANNE (Théodore). - Lot 16

ANNE (Théodore). Born in Rouen. 1797–1869. French playwright, librettist, and novelist. 8 letters (L.A.S. or BA.S.) signed “Thre Anne” to Mr. Leduc. No place or Paris, from 1842 to 1853. Total: 2 pp. in-12 and 6 pp. in-8. Letterhead: L'Union Monarchique (3). Enclosed: L.A.S. “Thre Anne” to Mr. Léon Pillet, Director of the Royal Academy of Music from 1841 to 1847. No place, June 17, undated. 1 page in-8 on letterhead from the newspaper *La France*. Interesting correspondence between Théodore Anne and Mr. Leduc, Secretary General of the Royal Academy of Music, concerning primarily requests for tickets to the ball on behalf of various individuals. ...Can Mr. Labaume or you provide two ball tickets for tonight... ; ...Lubin would like two ball tickets for tonight for two of his friends…; ...Some time ago, during the last performance of *Robert le Diable*, Deligny promised me a box for the next performance. Robert hasn’t returned, and if you can get one for me for today, I’d be very grateful. Please also mention me to Deligny regarding my ballet… ; ...Would you please give the bearer the Opera Ball tickets? I’m writing on behalf of the colonel. Lubin would like two. That would make three. The Journal hasn’t requested any since the opening, and you’re no longer giving me any. So please try to provide the three… In the letter to Mr. Pillet, Th. Anne notes that …Since the French government wishes to put an end to the abuses that have crept into the requests for boxes or tickets addressed to you, asks that you kindly consider only those letters signed either by Mr. Lubin (...) or by Mr. Theodore Anne, editor-in-chief of the Literary section...”