Description
FIRST EDITION.
Copy on large laid paper printed in a small number, after 6 numbered copies on Chine paper.
According to the Bibliography of France In 1872, these copies were sold for 5 francs, the Chine for 10 francs and the current print run for 3 francs.
"Biography (Baudelaire's youth, with his first known piece of verse, unpublished). - Ten letters from Baudelaire to Charles Asselineau and P. Malassis. - The dramaDrunkard (scenario of the drama); letters from Messrs Tisserant and Hostein. - Letter from Alfred de Vigny to Baudelaire. - Letters from Eugène Delacroix to Baudelaire (five letters). - The Peace PipeLetters to Longfellow. - Letters from M. Victor Hugo, J. Soulary, J. Barbey d'Aurevilly, Méryon, Taine - Corrections to the study on Baudelaire by M. Théophile Gautier. Baudelaire's funeral; speeches by Messrs Asselineau and T. de Banville - Bibliography. - Appendix (five pieces of verse, including three unpublished satirical pieces) - Last chapter (M. Flaubert's letter on Baudelaire). the Flowers of Evil and Baudelaire's letter to the Minister of State about the seizure of his book)".
From the library of Adrien Lachenal (1849-1918), Swiss politician, President of the Helvetic Confederation and great bibliophile (etched bookplate).
Pastiche binding. Havana half-chagrin with corners, spine ribbed with gilt fleurons, gilt title and date. First cover soiled. Small stains on boards. Cover preserved. Bookmark. Incorrect date at foot, 1886.
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