DAGUERRE LOUIS: (1787-1851)

DAGUERRE LOUIS: (1787-1851) French photographer and artist, inventor of the daguerreotype process of photography. A rare A.L.S., Daguerre, one page, 8vo, Paris, 11th February 1828, to a Count, on the printed stationery of the Diorama, in French. Daguerre sends his correspondent a letter confirming the details which he had provided previously and comments 'De votre reponse dependra le succes etant dans l'intention de la presenter a S.A.R. Madame la Dauphine' (Translation: 'Your answer will depend on the success, with the intention of presenting it to H.R.H. Madame la Dauphine'). With blank integral leaf, some light age toning and a few small holes to the lower edge, not affecting the text or signature. About VG