French police official (1775-1857) whose crime-solving techniques served as patterns for private detective agencies. He nowadays is considered by historians as the "father" of modern criminology. Rare ALS in French, signed “Vidocq,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, March 17, 1844. Untranslated letter to a gentleman on his elaborate personal letterhead regarding future plans. Second integral page bears an address panel completed in another hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and light show-through from text on opposite side. RRAuction COA.
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