Prolific French writer and founder of Naturalism. ALS in French on one of his 4 x 2.5 calling cards, no date. Zola sends his sympathies to a friend. In full, 'I learned of the great sorrow that strikes you and I wanted to let you know immediately how much we fraternally support your grieving. Kindly kiss your wife for us and believe that our hearts are with both of you.' In fine condition, with a light shade of toning and a vertical crease through a single letter of last name. RRAuction COA.
