André GIDE (1869-1951). L.A.S., [July 1926], to Bertrand GUEGAN 1 page in-12 on the back of an illustrated postcard (painting by B. Gozzoli; small trace of rust). Before the trip to the Congo. He leaves in three days for the Congo and has no time: "If you were my brother, I couldn't find a moment. [...] Everything remains to be done, or almost everything. My hours are as full as canteens - and my canteens are still empty... If Lynconion himself rang my doorbell, I'd tell him: 'I'm not in' - or if he did come in, that would be the end of my trip. We enclose 3 beautiful original photographs in-4 (Photo Daniel FILIPACCHI, stamp on the back) of an elderly Gide: in his library; at his window; at table with friends and his daughter Catherine...