Aimé GUERLAIN, Perfumer (1834 -1910). Father of modern perfu - Lot 590

Aimé GUERLAIN, Perfumer (1834 -1910). Father of modern perfumery. Signed Jicky and created the first refillable lipstick. Eldest son of the Founder of the House of GUERLAIN - Autograph letter signed "Aimé" on the letterhead "Guerlain Parfumeur, rue de la Paix, N°15, to his sister Alix GUERLAIN (1832-1913), wife of Jules PIRAS. Paris March 31, 1883. 4 pages-8°: "My Dear Alix. Your first letter gave me great pleasure, more than you know. It's been so long since I've heard from you. You are so unhappy, you have so many reasons for regret and affliction, ... Take advantage of favorable opportunities to remind me of your children. I had already sent them their Easter eggs when his presents arrived. I had them taken to Boulevard des Invalides, where they will find them on their return from Le Crotoy. They spent the Easter vacations there. In January, I asked their father to entrust them to me for a day, so they could see their new aunt (he'd just married). They were very kind, as usual. From time to time, they spend a Sunday at Gabriel's (Gabriel Guerlain, his brother). Aimé, who pencils quite easily, draws pictures for his cousins. I'll try to get one for you. Louis is well... Your box for my wife is superb, much too big, we won't be able to eat it... I'm burdened with a mass of thanks. What you announce to me will be less well received, I do not admit that you spend your money for me in trifles, when it is so necessary... I kiss you... Your brother Aimé." (Envelope enclosed from Maison Guerlain)