Paul VERLAINE (1844-1896). L.A.S., Paris 25 May 1893, [to the director of the Figaro]; 1 1/2 pages in-8. Suffering, he sends her 'Mademoiselle Eugénie Krantz, my most faithful friend, to bring you this essay on Ernest Picard [...] If these pages seem likely to you to appear in the Figaro, how much would I be obliged to you for a small advance while waiting for the line count'. He gives his address as "9 rue des fossés St Jacques". Expert: Mr Thierry Bodin