Marcel ACHARD

Deferential autograph letter signed by young Marcel Achard (14 lines in black ink) concerning a tribute he wishes to pay to Sarah Bernhardt.
Folding traces inherent to postal dispatch. A manuscript notation in pencil at the head of the letter: "A Sacha Guitry -1923"
"Mon cher maître,
je n'ai pas l'outrecuidance de croire que vous vous souviendrez de moi. Cependant, comme nous allons dans le Théâtre et Comedia illustré, consacrer un numéro à madame Sarah, je vous serais infiniment obligé si vous vouliez bien consentir à parler un peu à nos lecteurs de la grande disparue. J'espère en un mot de vous me fin à ce sujet et je vous prie de croire à ma reconnaissance anticipée ainsi qu'au témoignage de ma vive admiration respectueuse. Marcel achard du journal "Bonsoir", rue de l'Echelle." ("My dear master, I do not have the presumption to believe that you will remember me. However, as we are going to dedicate an issue of Théâtre et Comedia illustré to Madame Sarah, I would be infinitely grateful if you would consent to speak a little to our readers about the great departed. I hope for a word from you on this subject and I beg you to believe in my anticipated gratitude as well as in the testimony of my keen respectful admiration. Marcel Achard from the newspaper "Bonsoir", rue de l'Echelle.")

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
An angular fold mark at the head of the second cover, handsome copy.

Collective Original edition for which he was not drawn large papers, one of the copies of the press service.
Precious autograph signed by the author Marcel Ayme "... I love and I admire deeply ..."
Back dated.

Collective First edition, one of the copies of the press service.
Precious autograph signed by the author Marcel Ayme: "... who has genius, his friend ..."
Two tears in front and middle of a bit, a small lack in foot of the back.

First edition, one of 750 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies along with 109 recomposed copies.
Endpapers lightly and marginally aged, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
A corner fold mark at head of back cover, handsome copy.

First edition, one of 894 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies with 109 reimposed.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of fourth edition on the front board, of eighth edition on the title page.
Fine autograph inscription from the author to Edmond Sée.
Spine lacking, boards detached.
As is.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome autograph inscription from the author to a couple of his friends.
Spine sunned.