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French diplomat (1805–1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. ALS in French, signed “Ferd. de Lesseps,” one page, 8.5 x 10.5, Cairo, February 14, 1863. Untranslated letter in French in which he makes recommendations concerning a trip to the canal. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one vertical fold touching the end of the signature, scattered foxing and soiling, and some show-through from mounting remnants to the reverse. At the time of writing, the Suez Canal was under construction and would not open until 1869. RRAuction COA.
