Pioneering French filmmakers and inventors whose innovations, including film sprocket holes and the cinématographe, a device that combined camera, developer, and projector, revolutionized early cinema. Lot of two items: TLS in French, signed “[Auguste] Lumière,” February 7, 1944, praising an article on a colleague’s work and mentioning his new work on tuberculosis; and an ALS in French, one page both sides, signed “Louis Lumière,” January 31, 1946, mentioning the recipient’s previous letter and sending thanks for some food that was sent. In fine condition, with usual mailing folds and mild toning. R&R COA.
