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Paul Verlaine

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Paul Verlaine

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Auction Date:2011 Nov 09 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
ALS in French, signed “P. Verlaine,” on a section of his bookseller’s ledger sheet, 4.25 x 5.5, June 14, 1892. In a letter requesting a small advance on one of his books, Verlaine writes, translated in part: “I return tomorrow to Brougeois (?) and you will oblige me to please give Mrs. Krantz carrying this note the most you are able…10 francs on the total price of the book…” In very good condition, with intersecting folds and a crease to the bottom left corner, and uniform toning. A brilliant writer with a penchant for opium and alcohol, Verlaine would frequently request menial advances on his books to support his vice. A unique and interesting letter from the famed and troubled poet.