VIOLLET-LE-DUC EUGENE: (1814-1879) French Architect. His major restoration projects included Notre-D...

VIOLLET-LE-DUC EUGENE: (1814-1879) French Architect. His major restoration projects included Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Basilica of Saint Denis or Mont Saint-Michel. Viollet-le-Duc had a notable influence on a new generation of architects, including Gaudí or Horta. A.L.S., `Viollet-le-Duc´, one page, 8vo, n.p., 29th July 1855, to M. Manguin, in French. Viollet-le Duc explains that he is going to Amiens, but will be back on Tuesday, and states `Guillamot the elder is asking for 6ofr for this wood, I think it is too expensive, having examined it there is not too much work there, it isn´t worth more than 40fr or 50fr..´ With blank integral leaf. VG £100-150 Eugene Guillamot (1813-1869) French Engraver.