GROSCLAUDE (Frédéric, known as Étienne). - Lot 132

GROSCLAUDE (Frédéric, known as Étienne). Born in Paris in 1858—died in 1932. Journalist, columnist, and humorist. Autograph note signed “E. Grosclaude,” addressed to Colonel Vallière. Paris, July 28, 1900. 1 in-12 page on blue paper addressed to the recipient. Address, stamp, and postmarks preserved. A charming invitation in which Grosclaude invites his correspondent to lunch “at the Automobile Club, Place de la Concorde.” This brief message, written in a simple and cordial tone, illustrates the Parisian social scene of the Belle Époque, bridging the worlds of journalism, high society, and the city’s elite institutions. It bears witness to the social network of a prominent columnist who was closely connected to the literary and journalistic circles of the late 19th century. Autograph signature.