LONDRES, Albert (1884-1932)
Autograph postcard signed « Albert » to his daughter Florise
Bruges [14 December (1922 ?)], 1 p. in-8°
« Will be in Paris tomorrow »
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LONDRES, Albert (1884-1932)
Autograph postcard signed « Albert » to his daughter Florise
Bruges [14 December (1922 ?)], 1 p. in-8°
On recto: A view of one of the canals of the city of Bruges
Autograph address to « Mademoiselle Florise Londres – 43 r[ue] du maréchal Joffre – Vichy – Allier »
The traveling journalist informs his daughter of his trip to Belgium and gives her an appointment the following week in Vichy
« Bruges – Mercredi
Suis venu à Bruxelles, Anvers et Bruges pour affaires. Serai [à] Paris demain 15.
Et Vichy la semaine prochaine
Bises
Albert »
Journalist and writer, Albert Londres gave his name to the prize awarded each year in France a quality report that remains a reference for investigative journalism. He is also considered one of the most famous commentators of the Tour de France.
Through his many journalistic missions, Albert Londres wrote a large number of postcards to his daughter Florise [1904-1975] from various parts of the world. Many of these cards are now held by institutions.