VERLAINE, Paul — AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (ALS)

Paris. 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 Rouault’s 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.. About Fine and a handsome presentation