Maria Elena VIEIRA DA SILVA (1908-1992) 2 autograph letters signed, 1984-1989, to Jean Leymarie, 2 pages; various sizes. Paris: "Dear Jean, It is sometimes so difficult for me to say in written words what I would have said simply in person. A shyness takes hold of me that resembles anguish. A silly anxiety against which I can do nothing. (...) Above all I want to tell you that no word, no sentence would have made me as happy as this text" etc. Small folds.