MATA HARI: (1876-1917) Born Margaretha Geertruida

MATA HARI: (1876-1917) Born Margaretha Geertruida MacLeod. Dutch exotic dancer. Convicted under charges of espionage for Germany during WWI, and executed by firing squad in Paris. Rare A.L.S., Ger MCLeod, three pages, 8vo, Paris, 4th January, n.y., on the Hotel Meurice printed stationery, to an unidentified friend, in French. Mata Hari states `I did send you a letter telling you that Mrs Guineti was in Lyon. I was waiting for her return to introduce you to her.´ further saying `no no I do not forget you.´ and continues forwarding her next future artistic schedule `I will be on 1st of February at Nice where I am committed to the Theatre… and further to the Opera of Monte Carlo. I will write to you tomorrow or Monday..´ Small overall, minor age wear. Folded. VG £800-1200