Great Figures of History: Art, Literature, Royalty & Exploration

Lot #304:

Dreyfus: Armand du Paty de Clam – The Officer Who Dictated the Test, on Mourning Paper

ARMAND DU PATY DE CLAM (1853-1916), the officer who conducted Dreyfus's arrest and the infamous dictation test in October 1894. ALS (final page) on black-bordered mourning paper. Translation: "...and I believe it still far off. Marie Henriette joins me in begging you to accept the assurance of our respectful attachment. du Paty de Clam." This item will be accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from One of a Kind Collectibles. This item will be accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from One of a Kind Collectibles.