GUSTAVE EIFFEL (1832-1923) Autograph letter, 23 December 1916 to miss Antoinette Janssen (1862-1924), daughter of the astronomer Jules Janssen (1824-1907).

Ink on mourning paper, black border framing the page. 1 p. In French. 10.3 x 13,7 cm Autograph note, unsigned, on his personal printed visiting card, Rue Rabelais, to miss Antoinette Janssen. In French. 5.9 x 9.6 cm On the death of Maurice Le Grain (son-in-law of Gustave Eiffel, husband of his second daughter, Laure). '... Laure, whose conduct since the beginning of this illness has been admirable, continues to be very courageous... ‘ .