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72 - BAUDELAIRE (Charles). Memoirs—Correspondence—Bibliography, followed by unpublished pieces. Paris: Pincebourde, 1872. In-8, red half-chagrin, decorated spine, untrimmed edges. (Contemporary binding).

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€150 - 200

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30%

BAUDELAIRE (Charles). Memoirs—Correspondence—Bibliography, followed by unpublished pieces. Paris: Pincebourde, 1872. In-8, red half-chagrin, decorated spine, untrimmed edges. (Contemporary binding). FIRST EDITION. ONE OF THE RARE COPIES ON HOLLAND VERGE PAPER of this collection published by Poulet-Malassis, Ch. Cousin, Charles Asselineau, and the Viscount de Lovenjoul, based on documents in their possession. Biography (Baudelaire’s youth, including his first known poem, previously unpublished). - Ten letters from Baudelaire to Messrs. Charles Asselineau and P. Malassis. - The play *L’Ivrogne* (play script), letters from Messrs. Tisserant and Hostein. - A letter from Alfred de Vigny to Baudelaire. - Letters from Eugène Delacroix to Baudelaire (five letters). - *The Peace Pipe*, to Longfellow. Letters from Messrs. Victor Hugo, J. Soulary, J. Barbey d’Aurevilly, Méryon, and Taine - Corrections to Théophile Gautier’s study on Baudelaire. Baudelaire’s funeral, speeches by Messrs. Asselineau and T. de Banville. - Bibliography. - Appendix (five poems, including three unpublished satirical pieces). Final chapter (Letter from Mr. Flaubert regarding *Les Fleurs du Mal* and a letter from Baudelaire to the Minister of State regarding the seizure of his book). A VERY PLEASANT COPY. Minor scuffs on the edges.

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Marcel Lecomte Library
Friday, November 20
02:00 PM
Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris, France

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Ferri & Associés +33 1 42 33 11 24 ferri.cp@ferri-drouot.com
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