Autograph letter signed, one page, 5,5 x 8 inch, `Theatre des Bouffes Parisiens` stationery, Paris, "Monday" (n.y.), in French, to "mon cher maitre" - informing him of a change, written and signed in black ink "Jacques Offenbach", with intersecting letter folds and mild signs of wear - in fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by a vintage photograph (unsigned), shows Jacques Offenbach in a chest-up portrait, 3 x 5 inch.
"mon cher maitre
C`est pour lundi 29 X bre 11h 1/2 au Passage Choiseul.
Tout le monde est prévenu de ce changement.
Merci bien de votre obligeance et veuillez agréer, cher maitre, l`assurance de mes sentiments les plus distingués
Jacques Offenbach"
Translated:
"my dear master
It`s for Monday 29 X ber 11h 1/2 at the Passage Choiseul.
Everyone is notified of this change.
Thank you very much for your kindness and please accept, dear master, the assurance of my most distinguished feelings.
Jacques Offenbach"