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Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818-1883)
Sending 'two chapters' of a work in progress. n.d.
Autograph letter signed ('I. Tourguéneff') to an unidentified friend ('Mon cher ami'), n.p., 'Samedi matin, n.d.

In French. One page, 178 x 113mm, on a bifolium.

Sending 'two chapters' of a work in progress. 'Here are the two chapters – we now await the continuation. – It is urgent. – I need to see you. – Can you come on Monday at a time that suits you. A word in reply'.

Turgenev's request for 'the continuation' implies that he is correcting proofs.
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