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Elisabeth de Waal

1899–1991

Letter from Elisabeth de Waal, Paris 21 September 1934
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Biography

Elisabeth de Waal (1899–1991), née von Ephrussi, was an Austrian writer born in Vienna. de Waal's works include The Exiles Return.

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  • Letter from Elisabeth de Waal, Paris

    Elisabeth de Waal, recipient: Marie-Louise Von Motesiczky
    3 September 1935
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  • Letter from Elisabeth de Waal, Tunbridge Wells

    Elisabeth de Waal, recipient: Marie-Louise Von Motesiczky
    3 July 1975
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  • Letter from Elisabeth de Waal to Marie-Louise and Henriette von Motesiczky, Tunbridge Wells

    Elisabeth de Waal, recipient: Henriette von Motesiczky
    14 January 1977
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  • Letter from Elisabeth de Waal, Tunbridge Wells

    Elisabeth de Waal, recipient: Marie-Louise Von Motesiczky
    9 December 1985
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