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VERLAINE PAUL (1844-1896)

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VERLAINE PAUL (1844-1896)

Self-portrait, original ink drawing on a sheet of an autograph letter signed to "DEAR FRIEND" Paris, October 4, 1895.

3 pages in-8 in ink.

... "Rimbaud's book (Poésies complètes with a preface and two sketches by me!!) has been published, but Vanier I think will turn a deaf ear to give it to you ... unless you recommend yourself to Miss Isabelle [Rimbaud's sister].

The drawing representing Verlaine in a sofa in a setting of which he mentions every detail: "Ice: that's my refl and in the back, the latest tuxedo, a stunning carpet" ...