Claudel, Paul.

LA VILLE. Published anonymously. No. 205 of total edition of 225.

Paris: Librairie de l'art Independant, 1893.

1st Edition. Soft cover. Claudel, Paul. LA VILLE. Published anonymously. Paris: Librairie de l'art Independant, (1893).First Edition.
A rare example of the first version of the poet's second book. 1 of 200 hand numbered copies on Velin Blanc (of 225 copies, the entire edition).
A fine copy showing a bit of age-darkening. Original wrappers in the publisher's glassine dust jacket which is quite rare.

Paul Claudel 6 August 1868 – 23 February 1955).
He was the younger brother of the sculptor Camille Claudel as well as a French poet, dramatist and diplomat,

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