24 juin 1923
1 juillet 2016
First illustrated edition with 19 original lithographs by Miklos Bokor, printed in 175 numbered copies on Arches vellum, this copy being one of the 15 artist’s proofs signed and justified by the artist.
Autograph signatures of Yves Bonnefoy and Miklos Bokor at the colophon.
Signed autograph inscription by Yves Bonnefoy to a couple of close friends.
A fine copy, complete with its chemise and slipcase.
Autograph letter addressed to his friend Georges Raillard, 8 lines in black felt-tip pen.
Fold marks inherent to being placed in an envelope.
"4 matin,
cher Georges. Tapies en rouge. On me dit que pour juillet les jeux étaient faits par l'équipe précédente... (?) Espérons pour le 1er janvier 2003... Yves." ["4 morning,
dear Georges. Tapies in red. I'm told that for July the die was cast by the previous team... (?) Let's hope for January 1st, 2003... Yves."]
