Jean RICHEPIN. La Chanson des gueux. Paris, Librairie illustrée, s.d. (1876). In-12, chocolate half-maroquin with corners, 5-rib spine, gilt head, cover (Semet et Plumelle).
Vicaire, VI-1110 / Lh., 517 /// (2f.)-248 // 222-(1f.).
First edition of this work condemned to destruction by decree of November 10, 1876.
Bearing an autograph letter signed on the title to the composer: à Fouque Octave / Jean Richepin and enriched by an autograph letter signed to a Dear Sir and Friend, dated April 6, in which he apologizes for not being able to be in Paris before June 15.
Enclosed: Jehan RICTUS. Le Coeur populaire... Paris, Rey, 1914. In-8, paperback. First edition of Rictus's last major collection of poetry. One of 1,000 copies on Arches vellum (no. 1040) containing a fine etched portrait by Steinlen and 5 leaves reproducing 3 letters by Mallarmé and Samain. Cover browned.
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