LÉOPOLD SEDAR SENGHOR (1906-2001) Autographed letter signed «Senghor» to «Cher Monsieur» [Jean Cau] Verson, November 17, 1989

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In French. 1p. in4 on headed paper printed at his address. Good condition. Paper a little creased lower right corner, creases inherent in mailing. 29,5 x 21 cm Letter addressed to the writer Jean Cau who was on a tour to present himself to the Academy. «I have received your letter... As I know you from having read you and have a high regard for you, you need not trouble yourself...» Léopold Sedar Senghor. Senegalese writer, poet and politician. First African to be elected to the French Academy.