French novelist and art critic (1848-1907) who is most famous for the novel À rebours (published in English as Against the Grain or Against Nature). AQS in French on an off-white 4.75 x 2.5 sheet, signed below in ink, "J. K. Huysmans," who writes above: "It is evident that the improbable exists, for there is a sinecure even for the masses. Consequently, how greatly envied is the profession of the laundress's or midwife's husband!" In fine condition. Accompanied by a folder from Diana J. Rendell, Inc.
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