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AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (ALS)
by VERLAINE, Paul
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- About Fine and a handsome presentation
- Seller
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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Paris, 1 August 1895. Framed Letter. About Fine and a handsome presentation. One-page SIGNED handwritten letter in French on 4-1/2" x 6-3/4" sheet to an unnamed politician regarding placement of an article about his book in REVUE ENCYCLOPÉDIQUE. Roughly translated: "I received your check for 4 guineas today and I thank you. The article on your book is at the REVUE ENCYCLOPÉDIQUE, a very important magazine which comes out about the 15th. As soon as the magazine will be printed, I'll send it to you myself. Let me congratulate you on your electoral victory although I take hardly any interest in politics." Matted and framed along with a reproduced image of Georges Rouaults portrait of Verlaine. Associated with the Symbolist and Decadent movements, Verlaine's poetry was admired and recognized as ground-breaking, serving as a source of inspiration to composers including Gabriel Fauré and Claude Debussy. He died in 1896 at the age of 51 after being ravaged by drug dependence and alcoholism.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Charles Agvent
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 021413
- Title
- AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (ALS)
- Author
- VERLAINE, Paul
- Format/Binding
- Framed Letter
- Book Condition
- Used - About Fine and a handsome presentation
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1 August 1895
- Keywords
- Signed, Literary Autographs, 19th Century French Literature, 19th Century Literature, French, Romantic Literature, Poetry
- Bookseller catalogs
- 19th Century French Literature; Letters;
Terms of Sale
Charles Agvent
All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.
About the Seller
Charles Agvent
Biblio member since 2003
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
About Charles Agvent
We carry a diverse and select stock with major specialties including Modern and 19th Century Literary First Editions, Signed Books & Autographs (especially Presidential and Literary), and Limited Editions Club books. We have been in business since 1987 and are proud to be members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).
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