Bidspirit auction | [LITERATURE] - VERLAINE Paul (1844

[LITERATURE] - VERLAINE Paul (1844 - 1896) - A Poet’s Receipt: Verlaine Acknowledges Payment - Autograph receipt signed, dated ”Paris le 4 mai 1888” by the French poet. 1 p. in-8. Verlaine states ”Reçu de M. Léo d'Orfer la somme de soixante francs...”. This modest document reflects the precarious financial situation of Paul Verlaine during the later years of his life, illustrating the poet’s dependence on payments and support from patrons or intermediaries like Léo d’Orfer. •⁠> This lot is located in and ships from the UK. A UK export license is required prior to shipment. Import duties and taxes in the destination country are the buyer's responsibility.