Léon DAUDET (1867-1942) Autograph manuscript signed, Le Drame des Jardies, [1924] ; 200 pages in-fol. Historical novel inspired by the mysterious death of Gambetta, published by Arthème Fayard in 1924. The manuscript is preceded by a title page, bearing this subtitle crossed out in blue pencil: "Évocation historique de l'affaire Gambetta (1877-1882)" (Historical evocation of the Gambetta affair (1877-1882)); it contains erasures and corrections, and is complete with all ten chapters.