Influential nineteenth-century French writer (1821–1867) best known for his highly imaginative and experimental verse, including the seminal 1857 collection Les Fleurs du Mal. ALS in French, signed “Ch. Baudelaire,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to Eugene Crepet, author of a biographical study of Baudelaire, and editor of a poetry anthology which included Baudelaire, to which he refers in this letter. In part (translated): “I don’t think I’m commiting an indiscretion in letting you know (I should have done so long ago) that our friend Champfleury [novelist Jules Champfleury] has a great desire to receive the ‘Collection of Masterpieces of French Poetry.’ He asked me by what right he could ask for it. In fact, that’s too much modesty on his part. Before asking you I said you would be Willing…Champfleury lives at the end of a housing block, Rue Neuve Pigalle. I’ve forgotten the number. You’ll find the exact address at Malapris’ bookshop.” Reverse of second integral page bears an address panel in Baudelaire’s hand, initialed “C. B.” A triangular area of paper loss to right edge from removal of seal, some mild toning, and some scattered light pinholes of ink erosion, otherwise fine condition. Any handwritten material from the writer is extremely scarce and highly sought after, particularly with such interesting literary content and association, as Champfleury began writing after meeting Baudelaire in 1844. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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