Visitekaartje aan Philip Zilcken 1867 - 1898

This is a handwritten note by French symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé, dating from 1867 to 1898. This is a calling card addressed to Philip Zilcken, the President of the Committee for a Monument to the French poet, Paul Verlaine. It is an example of Mallarmé's meticulous handwriting and provides a glimpse into his social and artistic circle. This piece is significant for its connection to the literary world of late 19th-century France and serves as a historical artifact related to both Mallarmé and Verlaine.