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Bibliothèque de l'ARSENAL - Louis LOVIOT (1885-1918,...

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Bibliothèque de l'ARSENAL - Louis LOVIOT (1885-1918, librarian at the Arsenal and historian, died of cancer at age 33) / Interesting autograph manuscript, fragment of his personal diary, 1906-1907, in which he recalls the offer he turned down to become chief of staff to the director of the Imprimerie nationale, the birth of his son, his first visit to Louise Read, Barbey d'Aurevilly's friend, the publication of his volume on Verlaine, a very cold letter from Madame Daudet concerning her revelations of Verlaine's violent attacks on her husband, his meeting with Barrès, etc. / Enclosed: card announcing the birth of his son.