VERLAINE (Paul). Dans les limbes. Paris : Léon Vanier, 1894. - In-12, grey half cloth, smooth spine, untrimmed, cover preserved (20th century binding). First edition illustrated with a portrait of Verlaine by Ladislas Loévy. This collection presents 17 pieces composed in the Broussais hospital and closes the "Philomène cycle" named after the prostitute Verlaine met in 1890, after Chansons pour Elle, Odes en son honneur and Élégies. He tells of his life in hospital and of the visits of Philomène who came to comfort him. EXAMPLE OF THE PAINTER AND ILLUSTRATOR LADISLAS LOÉVY (18..-19..), author of the portrait in this edition. It includes this letter from the publisher on the false title: "to Ladislas Loévy // tribute from the publisher // Vanier" . Restoration to a corner of the second cover.