^#564 ^Lot 591 Alexandre Dumas, pere

Distinguished French novelist (1802–1870) of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask. ALS in French, signed “Alex Dumas,” one page, 4 x 6.25, no date. Brief letter to a friend. In full (translated): “Come dine at Prelaville today at Hyppolite Leroy’s—and bring your dish with you. I’ll be doing the cooking.” Scattered light creases, wrinkling, and toning, otherwise fine condition. Dumas was a renowned cook and wrote a "Dictionnaire de Cuisine."