Georges ARNAUD

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Marais crèvecoeur paper, the only deluxe copies along with some hors commerce copies also on Marais crèvecoeur and 5 madagascar copies reserved for the author.
Fine copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy of this novel recounting the vicissitudes and struggle of a man trying to authenticate a Van Gogh painting discovered at a second-hand dealer's.
Inscribed by Georges Arnaud to Cécile Jachobien: "... ou tout est bien qui finit MAL... Cordialement Arnaud." ["... or all's well that ends BADLY... Cordially Arnaud."]

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Two small marginal tears to boards, paper yellowed.
Signed autograph inscription from Georges Arnaud to François Erval.

First edition of the script dedicated to Jules Dassin printed in 500 numbered copies.
Handsome copy.
The film adaptation of this one-act play which was to be brought to the screen in 1953 was banned.
Edouard Molinaro would finally adapt it, almost 20 years later, in 1971 with Roger Hanin, Philippe Noiret, Marc Porel and Caroline Cellier.
Autograph inscription signed by Georges Arnaud to Jacques Panijel.

First edition on current paper.
Some bites on the boards.
Precious autograph signed by Georges Arnaud: "To Me Henry Torres whose heart is in the defense, cordial and respectful homage." enriched with an autograph signed by Jacques Vergès: "With the feelings you know of gratitude and respect."

first edition, one of the review copies service.
Autograph signed by Georges Arnaud to Gaston Picard.
Attached press clippings.
Pleasant copy.

first edition on the current paper.
Signed autograph of the author Jacques Deroguy.
Illustrations of Sine.
Back slightly browned, first marginally soiled Length dish.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on corvol l'orgueilleux paper, the only large paper copies with a few hors commerce copies also on corvol paper.
A good copy.

Edition few months after the original.
autograph dedication of the author signed autograph of Jacques Vergès to a close friend.

First edition, one of the Service de Presse copies.
Autograph inscription from the author to Jean Lemarchand.