JOINVILLE (François d’Orléans, Prince of). - Lot 233

JOINVILLE (François d’Orléans, Prince of). 1818–1900. Third son of Louis-Philippe. 2 handwritten letters “Joinville.” No place, no date. 2 pp. on a double-leaf in-12 sheet, on lined paper. CHILDHOOD LETTERS TO HIS BROTHER AND SISTER. IN NEMOURS. “ I’m bringing back to Paris something that will please you to see—it’s the collection of Neapolitan uniforms the king gave me. I’ll give you a few of the English, Tuscan, and Zouave uniforms when I’m in Paris. But in return, you’ll give me details in Toulon about the National Guard and the line. Best regards to the little ones (…).” TO CLÉMENTINE. “Nemours has been a little ill.” The doctor said he had overexerted himself in Auvergne. They lost time overnight at every post station because of the postilions’ delays. “The entrance to Mom’s house has become charming; instead of the large faux ebony tree, they’ve put up a platform like the one in front of Dad’s house, along with some small statues (…).”