A really fine association copy, inscribed “To the one Yvette! her friend Arthur Symons London May 1896”. The recipient must be Yvette Guilbert, the French music-hall star who also performed in England. As music-hall correspondent to the Star, they met in 1892 and became close friends (there are 17 letters from her to him in the John Rylands Library). Beckson notes that he was “devoted” to her and he describes her as “the most wonderful person in the world.“
Slight jar to the top of the spine, adding a modest crumple to the book block, but essentially in fine condition.
