ZOLA (Émile). Autograph letter signed, dated Médan, 24 November 1884. 1 p. in-8; framed under glass (35 x 28 cm). My dear colleague, I remain at your disposal, as I told you. Only, if you need a letter from me, please explain to me what you want, and explain it very clearly, because I don't understand it very well. Naturally, all I want to do in this matter is to please you. [...] In November 1884, Zola was busy writing Germinal, which began to appear in serial form.