ROCHEFORT (Victor-Henry de Rochefort-Luçay, known as Henri) - Lot 273

ROCHEFORT (Victor-Henry de Rochefort-Luçay, known as Henri) ROCHEFORT (Victor-Henry de Rochefort-Luçay, known as Henri Rochefort). Born in Paris in 1831—died in 1913. Journalist, playwright, and politician. Autograph letter signed “Henri Rochefort,” addressed to “My dear friend.” No place, no date [after 1866]. 1 page, in-8. An interesting letter in which Rochefort expresses his hesitations regarding the publication of a new book. Reflecting on his writings published in *Le Soleil*, he doubts the wisdom of compiling them into a volume, fearing an artificial connection between the texts. Above all, he emphasizes the low profitability of the venture compared to his income from journalism, lucidly addressing the practical constraints of publishing and the modest expected profits. He concludes by temporarily abandoning any plans for a new publication, preferring to wait for a better return on his first volume. This document offers insight into the economic circumstances of writers and journalists during the Second Empire, as well as Rochefort’s pragmatic view of the publishing world. Autograph signature.