Couronne offerte à la Muse Romaine | Inscribed Copy to Maurice Girard | Francis Viélé-Griffin | Paris 1922

Language: French

Published by Paris: Librairie de France (F. Sant’Andrea, L. Marcerou & Cie), 1922, Paris, 1922

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A refined poetic work by Francis Viélé-Griffin, issued as part of the Les Poètes Français series under the direction of Joachim Gasquet. This copy is preserved in its original printed wrappers and features a presentation inscription by the author, reading: “À Maurice Girard, avec les compliments de …” signed F. V.-G. (Francis Viélé-Griffin) The inscription is written in a confident contemporary hand and adds a personal dimension to the volume, linking it to a named recipient. The book is well preserved internally and includes decorative elements typical of the series, including vignette illustrations. Condition is very good, with: Light wear and minor creasing to wrappers Toning consistent with age Internally clean and complete, with inscription clear Francis Viélé-Griffin was a key figure in the Symbolist movement, contributing significantly to the evolution of French poetry at the turn of the twentieth century. Couronne offerte à la Muse Romaine reflects the classical and lyrical tendencies characteristic of his work, drawing on Mediterranean and classical themes. The present copy gains additional interest through its inscription to Maurice Girard, providing a tangible link between author and recipient and situating the volume within the literary and social networks of the period. Condition; Very good (Original wrappers, lightly worn; minor creasing; internally clean; inscription clear) Offered by Atlas Rare Books, specialists in rare and antiquarian books.…

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Title
Couronne offerte à la Muse Romaine | Inscribed Copy to Maurice Girard | Francis Viélé-Griffin | Paris 1922
Author
Francis Viélé-Griffin
Publisher
Paris: Librairie de France (F. Sant’Andrea, L. Marcerou & Cie), 1922, Paris
Publication year
1922
Condition
Good
Signed
Inscribed by Author(s)
Language
French
Edition
1st Edition

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