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VALÉRY Paul (1871-1945)

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VALÉRY Paul (1871-1945)
Dream, autograph poem signed. February 11, 1889. 1 page in-4 in ink. Cover signed Jean Cortot, sky blue painted cardboard, white labels painted in black and red.
First poem by Paul Valery dated and monogrammed, published in the Petite revue maritime de Marseille, first printed work by Paul Valery.
... "A slow song rises towards the stars,
Soft as a sigh, sad as a farewell
On the horizon the moon opens its eye of fire,
And casts its rays among the heavy sails" ...
This poem was in Pierre Louÿs' library.