French poet, essayist, and philosopher (1871 - 1945). Handwritten manuscript in French and sketches by Valery, unsigned, one page both sides, 8 x 10, no date. A beautiful and witty manuscript illustrated with superb, dreamlike drawings curiously evoking the universe of Salvador Dali. One can decipher in particular (translated): "Girl, Aestus, exposed to the Gods, whom the ocean constellates." The poem, in the draft form, largely crossed out, carries in left and right margins the word "summer" (which seems to be the title), but it differs totally from the work published under the same title published in the 'Album des vers anciens.' In very good to fine condition, with two file holes to the left edge, and light dampstaining to the right side.Format: Handwritten Manuscript with Sketches