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409 - Paul VERLAINE (1844–1896). Autograph letter, Fampoux (Pas-de…
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Estimate €700 - €800
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Paul VERLAINE (1844–1896). Autograph letter, Fampoux (Pas-de-Calais), 25 January 1875, to his friend Edmond Lepelletier; 1 page, in-8. About ten days after his release from prison. ...‘I have been here since the 16th of this month, with my family, staying with some excellent relatives, along with Mum. I cannot say exactly when, nor even how likely it is that I will return to Paris any time soon. People here are so kind to us, and it is so good to breathe the air – even the northern air – of the countryside, that the big city holds little appeal for me. However, I think it won’t be long before we see each other again [...] We’ll talk about my plans: you’ll probably find me quite changed, quite changed indeed! My health is recovering quickly’...
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About the sale Letters and Autograph Manuscripts – Part II
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Auction time 10/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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