Guy de MAUPASSANT (1850-1893). L.A.S., [Paris January 8, 1887], to Mr. Falox at Snaresbrook (Essex); 1page oblong in-12, address on back (Post Card pre-stamped). Reply to a request for an autograph: "There's a proverb that says 'Better late than never'. I found this card and your request, hidden there for at least a year, under a mass of letters". And he sends back "this little box"...