French poet and critic (1842-1898). He was a major French symbolist poet, and his work anticipated and inspired several revolutionary artistic schools of the early 20th century, such as Dadaism, Surrealism, and Futurism. Signed book: Divagations. First edition, first printing. Paris: Bibliotheque-Charpentier, 1897. rebound hardcover, 4.75 x 7.25, 374 pages. Signed and inscribed on the second free end page, in French (translated): “To Monsieur Maurice Fabre, a vivid tribute from Stéphane Mallarmé. ” In very good condition, with toning to all inside pages, and some scattered light soiling and rubbing to boards and spine. Provenance: library of Pierre Dauzier, former CEO of the Havas Group (a French advertising company). RRAuction COA.
