Lawrence DURRELL

Lawrence DURRELL

Born27 février 1912
Died7 novembre 1990
LanguageEnglish
NationalityGreat-Britain
Romancier, poète, essayiste
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  • NORDEN Charles
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DURRELL, Lawrence
  1. "Oui telephonez moi quand tu es à Sauve-qui-pleut... "
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "Oui telephonez moi quand tu es à Sauve-qui-pleut... "Funny autograph business card signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to his lover Jani Brun

    Rhodes s. d. [ca 1980]|13 x 8 cm|une carte postale + une enveloppe
    Suggestive autograph carte de visite signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in brown and mauve felt-tip pens, with accompanying envelope.
    "dear Buttons. Oui telephonez moi quand tu es à Sauve-qui-pleut et je viendrai te chercher (un coeur dessiné). Larry."
    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the travel writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings that led the island to its independence from the British crown. Rich only in a shirt and a typewriter but crowned with the success of his novel Bitter Lemons of Cyprus (Les citrons acides), he arrived in France in 1956...
    €150
  2. "Si tu es libre de me joindre... faites moi signed"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "Si tu es libre de me joindre... faites moi signed"Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell from Edinburgh to Jani Brun

    Edimbourg [Edinburgh] 4 octobre 1980|10 x 14.50 cm|une carte postale + une enveloppe
    Suggestive autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in violet felt-tip pen, on the verso of a reproduction of a sculpture representing a satyr, envelope attached.
    "Buttons dear. J'arrive mardi pour deux nuits à Paris - au Royale. Si tu es libre de me joindre... faites moi signed. Suis fatigué après Athens, Londres, Edinburgh! Love. Larry Durrell." ["Buttons dear. I arrive Tuesday for two nights in Paris - at the Royale. If you are free to join me... let me know. Am tired after Athens, London, Edinburgh! Love. Larry Durrell."]
    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the traveling writer Lawrence...
    €150
  3. Justine
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Justine

    Corrêa|Paris 1957|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Very slight tears to spine, not serious.
    Signed autograph inscription from the translator, Roger Giroux, to Michel Mohrt.
    €50
  4. Clea
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Clea

    Faber & Faber|London 1961|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    New edition.
    Small corner creases to covers, one more noticeable at head of first cover.
    Manuscript signature of Lawrence Durrell on the half-title page.
    Provenance: from the library of Jani Brun.
    Among the olive trees and under the Mediterranean sun, Lawrence Durrell met in the mid-1960s the young and vivacious "Jany" (Janine Brun), a thirty-something woman from Montpellier of devastating beauty, who worked in the Department of Antiquities at the Sorbonne in Paris. She was nicknamed "Buttons" in memory of their first meeting, when the young woman wore a dress covered with buttons. Henry Miller also fell under the charm of "Buttons," praising her beauty...
    €80
  5. Une correspondance privée, Lawrence Durrell Henry Miller
    Lawrence DURRELL, Henry MILLER

    Une correspondance privée, Lawrence Durrell Henry Miller

    Buchet-Chastel|Paris 1963|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, printed on ordinary paper, of the French translation.
    Complete with its illustrated dust jacket which shows small tears and minor lacks.
    Precious two-color autograph inscription signed by Lawrence Durrell to his friend Janine Brun: "Janine Brun / from Lawrence Durrell / with affection".
    Among the olive trees and under the Mediterranean sun, Lawrence Durrell met in the mid-1960s the young and vivacious "Jany" (Janine Brun), a woman from Montpellier in her thirties with devastating beauty, who worked at the Department of Antiquities at the Sorbonne in Paris. She was nicknamed "Buttons" in memory of their first meeting, where the young woman wore a...
    €250
  6. Poèmes
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Poèmes

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First French translation edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Minor foxing to board margins, three small light stains on front cover.
    Precious bicolored autograph inscription signed by Lawrence Durrell to his friend Janine Brun: "For Janine Brun / from Lawrence Durrell /Sommières / Gard", Lawrence Durrell having added, in pink felt-tip pen, two mentions "Pont du Gard" framing the "Gard" of the autograph inscription.
    Among the olive trees and under the Mediterranean sun, Lawrence Durrell met in the mid-1960s the young and vivacious "Jany" (Janine Brun), a Montpellier native in her thirties of devastating beauty, who worked at the Department of...
    €250
  7. "Pour notre dernier jour de tournage on va filmer Pharaon"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "Pour notre dernier jour de tournage on va filmer Pharaon"Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun

    Egypte [Egypt] [1971]|10.50 x 15 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed "Larry" by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in black felt-tip pen, on the verso of a photograph of an Egyptian bas-relief.
    The writer to his young Montpellier lover: "For our last day of filming we're going to film Pharaoh receiving the Bonbel Prize for his novel about the private life of a Nile crocodile: 'Le croc'. Then I have to return to London for a few weeks. I hope all is well, dear Buttons.".
    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the traveling writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings that led the island to its independence from the British crown...
    €150
  8. "L'amérique est plein de fric, de frustrées et d'ennui."
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "L'amérique est plein de fric, de frustrées et d'ennui."Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun

    Malibu s. d.|10.50 x 15 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in black felt-tip pen, on the verso of a photograph of a Malibu beach.
    "Buttons hola ! L'amérique est plein de fric, de frustrées et d'ennui. Pourtant on est très bien traités et je joue un peu le rôle de Scott Fitzgerald à Malibu." ["Buttons hello! America is full of money, frustrated women and boredom. Yet we are very well treated and I play a bit the role of Scott Fitzgerald in Malibu."].
    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the travel writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings that led the island to its independence...
    €150
  9. "D'avoir soixante ans et d'être aimé (très mal d'ailleurs) par les vampires"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "D'avoir soixante ans et d'être aimé (très mal d'ailleurs) par les vampires"Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun

    Sommières 20-04-1971|10.50 x 14.50 cm|une carte postale et enveloppe
    Autograph postcard by Lawrence Durrell signed "Dracula" addressed to Jani Brun, written in blue ink, reproduction of a drawing by Marcel Vaysse "Ils sortent...tous les soirs" ["They go out...every evening"], envelope included.
    The writer teasingly mocks his young Montpellier mistress with humor: "Darling Janie - maintenant qu'il fait beau la saison est ouverte et malgré mon age je reçois pas mal des invitations; souvent les filles de dix ans m'envoient des propositions inscrites par télégramme. J'estime que le rôle de papa gâteux me va bien ("le gâtisme c'est le relachment des sphinctères" (Dictionnaire medicale - Pujot)". Je vais en Grèce avec, une, 2, 3, 4...
    €200
  10. "Buttons. Je ne vous crois pas !"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "Buttons. Je ne vous crois pas !"Autograph postcard from Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun

    Sommières 12-02-1971|10.50 x 14.50 cm|une carte postale et enveloppe
    Autograph postcard from Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in red felt-tip pen, on the reverse of a reproduction of a small poster Mystification conceived by Jacques Yonnet "... Keep your head above water - Prolonged immersion of nose and mouth can cause fatal asphyxia," with attached press clipping "direct with a virile gland...," envelope included.
    The writer informs his young Montpellier lover about his upcoming travels: "Buttons. Je ne vous crois pas ! je suis ici pour 15 jours encore - puis Genève pour une semaine" ["Buttons. I don't believe you! I'm here for another 15 days - then Geneva for a week"].
    After many years spent in...
    €100
  11. Tunc
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Tunc

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Three stains at top of rear cover, three small light stains on front cover.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Lawrence Durrell to his friend Janine Brun: "For Janine Brun of Sauve in the Languedoc from Lawrence Durrell 40 rue de l'Université chez Julian. 1969" ["For Janine Brun of Sauve in the Languedoc from Lawrence Durrell 40 rue de l'Université chez Julian. 1969"] enhanced with a small drawn sun and a Greek frieze bordering the autograph inscription on its left.
    Among the olive trees and under the Mediterranean sun, Lawrence Durrell met in the mid-1960s the young and vivacious "Jany"...
    €250
  12. Lawrence le magnifique. Essai sur Lawrence Durrell et le roman relativiste
    (Lawrence DURRELL) Vladimir VOLKOFF

    Lawrence le magnifique. Essai sur Lawrence Durrell et le roman relativiste

    L'âge d'homme • Julliard|Paris 1984|13 x 20 cm|broché
    First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
    Handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription signed by Lawrence Durrell to his close friend Janine Brun.

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the travel writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings that led the island to its independence from the British crown. Rich only in a shirt and a typewriter but crowned with the success of his novel Bitter Lemons of Cyprus (Les citrons acides), he arrived in France in 1956 and settled in the Languedoc village of Sommières. In the "Tartès house," his large dwelling surrounded by trees, he wrote the...
    €300
  13. L'île de Prospero
    Lawrence DURRELL

    L'île de Prospero

    Buchet / Chastel|Paris 1962|13.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, of which no deluxe copies were printed, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Spine and covers lightly and marginally spotted and sunned.
    Autograph inscription signed by Lawrence Durrell to his close friend Janine Brun: "Janine pour Lawrence. Souvenirs 1968." ["Janine for Lawrence. Memories 1968."]

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the travel writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings that led the island to its independence from the British crown. Rich only in a shirt and a typewriter but crowned with the success of his novel Bitter Lemons of Cyprus...
    €300
  14. Balthazar
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Balthazar

    Corrêa|Paris 1959|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, printed on ordinary paper.
    Handsome copy despite a small marginal stain on the back cover.
    Signed autograph inscription from Lawrence Durrell to Maurice Noël.
    Provenance: from the library of Maurice Noël with his amusing bookplate pasted on an endpaper and his motto: "Adada sur mon bidet. Tout et rien !" ["Adada on my bidet. Everything and nothing!"]


    €250
  15. Cefalu
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Cefalu

    Buchet-Chastel|Paris 1961|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Handsome copy.
    Signed autograph inscription from Lawrence Durrell to Maurice Noël.
    Provenance: from the library of Maurice Noël with his amusing bookplate pasted on an endpaper and his motto: "Adada sur mon bidet. Tout et rien !" ["Adada on my bidet. Everything and nothing!"]


    €250
  16. "je suis vraiment navré pour le voyage"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "je suis vraiment navré pour le voyage"Signed autograph postcard addressed to Jani Brun

    Sommières 16 septembre 1971|17.90 x 12.80 cm|un feuillet
    Autograph letter signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in blue felt tip pen.
    The writer gives his news to his young French lover: "I'm going to Geneva for 10 days to have my expertise assessed for my psychosome exema [sic] and discuss a script. Am happy because the servants in Provence are getting insolent (see back) ": the last part of the sentence referring to the waved santons on the back of the postcard.

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the travel writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings which led to the island's independence from the British crown. Rich only in a shirt...
    €50
  17. "je tripote des livres, des nuages, des femmes, et des calembours"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "je tripote des livres, des nuages, des femmes, et des calembours"Signed autograph postcard addressed to Jani Brun

    Sommières 10 novembre 1969|13.90 x 10.10 cm|une carte postale, enveloppe jointe
    Autograph postcard signed addressed to Jani Brun, written in black felt-tip pen on the reverse of a humorous drawing. Envelope included.
    The writer gives news of his life in his house in Sommières to his French lover: "Je me force de [sic] travailler un peu - c'est à dire je tripote des livres, des nuages, des femmes, et des calembours [...] Il pleut. Je coupe du bois aussi et bientôt il faut que je ramasse les mûres. Much love, Larry D" ["I force myself to work a little - that is to say I fiddle with books, clouds, women, and puns [...] It's raining. I also chop wood and soon I must pick blackberries. Much love, Larry D"].

    After many years spent in Greece...
    €200
  18. "Toi, tu peux m'écrire en Français. J'ai du mal à l'écrire mais je le comprends très bien".
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "Toi, tu peux m'écrire en Français. J'ai du mal à l'écrire mais je le comprends très bien".Signed autograph letter addressed to Jani Brun

    Paris 18 juillet 1969|21.60 x 28 cm|1 page sur un feuillet, enveloppe jointe
    Autograph letter signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to his lover Jani Brun dating from the beginning of their relationship. One page in blue ballpoint pen. Envelope included.
    The writer addresses here one of the first letters of his correspondence with his young friend from Montpellier, which extended over more than two decades. Still unaccustomed to the French language, he asked for help translating his letter: "J'espère bien mieux te connaître [...] Gérard a traduit ceci de l'anglais pour moi. Comprendrais-tu si la prochaine fois j'écrivais en anglais [...] ?" ["I hope to get to know you much better [...] Gérard translated this from English for me. Would you understand if...
    €200
  19. tournage du film adapté de son livre "Justine"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    tournage du film adapté de son livre "Justine"Signed autograph postcard addressed to Jani Brun

    Sommières 3 janvier 1969|14.60 x 10.20 cm|une carte postale
    Signed autograph postcard from Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in purple felt-tip pen, on the verso of a humorous illustration by Lassalvy.
    The writer sends his wishes for the year 1969 to his young French lover, and prepares to follow the filming of the movie adapted from his novel "Justine," first volume of his Alexandria Quartet: "Je vais à Londres samedi pour un mois de 'filmage'. Amuse toi bien mais sagement !" ["I'm going to London Saturday for a month of 'filming'. Have fun but wisely!"]

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the traveling writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following...
    €120
  20. Nunquam
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Nunquam

    Gallimard|Paris 1970|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally faded, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €150
  21. "Demain soir je vais en Angleterre"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "Demain soir je vais en Angleterre"Signed autograph business card addressed to Jani Brun

    s. d. [circa 1970]|12.70 x 8.10 cm|une carte de visite
    Autograph signed calling card addressed to Jani Brun, written in black felt-tip pen and bearing some stains.
    The writer informs his young French mistress of an imminent departure to London, where he frequently visited his publisher: "Je suis chez Alan Thomas. 16 Holbury St. Chelsea. Faites moi signe quand tu veux [sic] Love, Larry" ["I am at Alan Thomas's. 16 Holbury St. Chelsea. Let me know when you want [to meet]. Love, Larry"].

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the travel writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings that led the island to its independence from the British crown. Rich only...
    €80
  22. "Tout le monde cherche quelqu'un de fidèle tout en restant 'libre' en échange !"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "Tout le monde cherche quelqu'un de fidèle tout en restant 'libre' en échange !"Signed autograph postcard addressed to Jani Brun

    Sommières s. d. [circa 1970]|15 x 10 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in black felt-tip pen, on the verso of a view of the banks of the Vidourle at Sommières.
    Admirable and humorous confession by the writer to his young lover: "Tout le monde cherche quelqu'un de fidèle tout en restant 'libre' en échange ! Bientôt je serai impuissant et le problème n'existera plus !" ["Everyone is looking for someone faithful while remaining 'free' in return! Soon I will be impotent and the problem will no longer exist!"]. Durrell reflects on his numerous feminine conquests ("Pour l'instant je suis comblé de belles et j'en profite - pourquoi pas !" ["For...
    €300
  23. Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun

    Sommières 18 octobre 1971|15 x 10.50 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in blue felt-tip pen, on the verso of a Nietzsche quotation underlining a humorous image.

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the travel writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings that led the island to its independence from the British crown. Rich only in a shirt and a typewriter but crowned with the success of his novel Bitter Lemons of Cyprus, he arrived in France in 1956 and settled in the Languedoc village of Sommières. In the "Tartès house," his large residence surrounded by trees, he wrote the second part of his work, his...
    €80
  24. Poèmes
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Poèmes

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation, one of the review copies service.
    A small hitch in the back of the back slightly discolored.
    Signed autograph dedication from Lawrence Durrell in English to Françoise Cardot in blue marker.
    €250
  25. Affiche originale dédicacée par Lawrence Durrell
    Lawrence DURRELL, Karen HOROWITZ

    Original poster inscribed by Lawrence Durrell

    S. n.|s. l. 1974|62 x 45 cm|une affiche

    Original poster by Karen Horowitz numbered 145/200, dated 1974 and signed in pencil, showing a photograph with a superimposed quote from Lawrence Durrell's Justine: “The world is like a cucumber – today it's in your hand, tomorrow up your ass”.
    A few tiny wormholes.

    Manuscript inscription in felt tip pen by Lawrence Durrell to the left of the quote: “Buttons dear Attention! Larry Durrell. 1978”

    This poster was given to a young lover of the author's who, in both Sommières and Paris, livened up his lonely days at the end of the 60s and in the 70s. Janine Brun, also known as “Buttons” in the author's letters and postcards was described thus...

    €1,000
  26. Photographie signée de Lawrence Durrell à une jeune française
    Lawrence DURRELL, Mark GERSON

    Photographie signée de Lawrence Durrell à une jeune française Photograph signed by Lawrence Durrell to a young French lady

    1970|21.90 x 16.20 cm|1|une feuille
    Photograph signed by Lawrence Durrell to a young French lady

    1970 | 21.9 x 16.2 cm | one photograph

    Original black and white photograph of Lawrence Durrell signed and dated, taken by the photographer Mark Gerson, and bearing his stamp on the back: «Photograph by MARK GERSON, FIIP. ARPS. 24, Cavendish Ave., St. John's Wood, London NW8».
    Original photograph in black and white of Lawrence Durrell with the author's handwritten signature: «Buttons you are impossible 1970,» addressed to Janine Brun, his young French lover.
    The writer is smiling in front of the camera of the photographer famous for writers' portraits, Mark...
    €500
  27. "je n'aime pas les films, les tournages. On gagne bien des sous mais on perd la raison"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "je n'aime pas les films, les tournages. On gagne bien des sous mais on perd la raison"Unpublished autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell to his French lover

    22 juillet 1970|14.60 x 10.10 cm|une feuille
    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, travel writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings that led the island to independence. With only a shirt and a typewriter, but with the success of his Bitter Lemons novels, he arrived in France in 1956 and settled in the Languedoc village of Sommières. In the "house Tartès", his large house surrounded by trees, he wrote the second part of his work, his monumental Quintet of Avignon, gave himself to painting and received his illustrious friends, whose couple Henry Miller and Anaïs Nin, the violinist Yehudi Menuhin, the London publisher Alan G. Thomas, and his two daughters Penelope and Sappho.
    Among...
    €350
  28. Deux gouaches originales recto-verso signées offertes à son amante française
    [Lawrence DURRELL] Oscar EPFS

    Deux gouaches originales recto-verso signées offertes à son amante françaiseTwo original double-sided gouaches signed, presented to his French lover

    1968|66 x 47.40 cm|une feuille
    Two original double-sided gouaches signed, presented to his French lover

    1968 | 66 x 47.4cm | single sheet

    Original double-sided gouaches on thick paper, signed and dated 1968, bearing an autograph inscription.
    Skillfull repairs.
    Exceptional original double-sided gouache in a medium unique to Durrell, signed with his artist's pseudonym and given to his French lover: «for Janine Brun Oscar Epfs 1968».
    The first, abstract, composition by Durrell has a scene on the verso of a scene of Classical inspiration, recalling his ever-present interest in archeology and the ruins of the glorious past of his dear Greece.
    The two gouaches...
    €1,800
  29. "Vaumort"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "Vaumort"Autograph poem signed and illustrated by the author to his French lover

    1969|30.40 x 39.50 cm|une feuille
    “I knew that whenever
    I want to be perfectly alone
    With the memory of you, of that whole day,
    It's to Vaumort that I'll be turning.”

    Exceptional handwritten poem dated 1969, signed and illustrated with original drawings in graphite, markers and colour pencils by Lawrence Durrell.
    The poem-art work is sent to Janine Brun, his French lover, and has the inscription “For Buttons,” the affectionate nickname given to her by the writer, on top of a heart pierced by an arrow.
    Pin holes, marginal tears.

    Published for the first time in Collected Poems: 1931-1974 (1980).
    In this poem-drawing, the writer looks back on a day...
    €1,700
  30. "J'arrive à Paris Dimanche 19 pour deux nuits. Sera tu la [sic] ? Disponible ? "
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "J'arrive à Paris Dimanche 19 pour deux nuits. Sera tu la [sic] ? Disponible ? "Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell from Rhodes to Jani Brun

    Rhodes Octobre 1979|21 x 10 cm|une carte postale
    Evocative autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in blue felt-tip pen, on the verso of a reproduction of a sculpture depicting a seahorse fountain in Rhodes.
    Minor angular fold marks on the postcard.
    "Rhodes ! J'arrive à Paris Dimanche 19 pour deux nuits. Sera tu la [sic] ? Disponible ? Je decend chez l'hotel Royale comme d'habitude. Le tournage est fini ce soir ! Ouf ! Love. Larry." ("Rhodes! I'm arriving in Paris Sunday the 19th for two nights. Will you be there? Available? I'm staying at the Hotel Royale as usual. Filming is finished tonight! Phew! Love. Larry.")
    After many years spent in Greece...
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  33. Tunc
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Tunc

    Faber & Faber|London 1968|13.50 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Small holes to top edge, copy lacking dust jacket.
    Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Lawrence Durrell to his friend Janine Brun: "For Janine Brun / from Lawrence Durrell /Sommières / 1968".
    Among the olive trees and under the Mediterranean sun, Lawrence Durrell met in the mid-1960s the young and vivacious "Jany" (Janine Brun), a woman from Montpellier in her thirties of devastating beauty, who worked at the Department of Antiquities at the Sorbonne in Paris. She was nicknamed "Buttons" in memory of their first meeting, when the young woman wore a dress covered with buttons. Henry Miller also fell under the spell of "Buttons,"...
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  34. "Tout le monde chez Bernard Stone demande de vos nouvelles"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "Tout le monde chez Bernard Stone demande de vos nouvelles"Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun

    London 29-11-1980|10.20 x 15.30 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed "Larry" from Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in red and black felt-tip pens, on the reverse of a reproduction of a Parisian pink list.
    The writer, nostalgic, gives news from London as he prepares to sign his latest book at London bookseller Bernard Stone's shop. His bookshop was well-known and described by poet Michael Horowitz as "the merriest backwater of that time": "Tout le monde chez Bernard Stone demande de vos nouvelles : ils me prient de te rappeler le changement d'adresse. Il est à Covent Garden maintenant. C'est là que je signe ce soir. Nostalgie, grisailles, souvenirs" ["Everyone at Bernard Stone's asks for...
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  36. "J'espère que la pièce mérite notre déplacement"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "J'espère que la pièce mérite notre déplacement"Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun

    Sommières 6-10-1971|10.50 x 15 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed "Larry" by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in black felt-tip pen, on the verso of a reproduction of a drawing by Eben "Etes-vous con...ducteur?" ["Are you a con...ductor?"].
    The writer arranges a meeting with his young Montpellier mistress: "... j'arrive vers midi à l'Hôtel Royale [...] si tu es occupée viens me chercher au Coupole le soir. Tout est arrangé avec Liege pour nous recevoir ! J'espère que la pièce mérite notre déplacement. Love. Larry" ["I'm arriving around noon at the Hotel Royale [...] if you're busy come find me at the Coupole in the evening. Everything is arranged with Liege to receive us! I hope the play is worth our...
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  37. "L'oreiller militaire français"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "L'oreiller militaire français"Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun

    Sommières 14-09-1971|10.50 x 14.50 cm|une carte postale et enveloppe
    Signed autograph postcard "L.D." by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in red felt-tip pen, on the verso of a reproduction of a small poster Mystification conceived by Jacques Yonnet "Pour nos Hôpitaux, Ambulances, Trains sanitaires, demandez l'Oreiller Militaire Français qui procure le plus doux des soulagements. [...]" ["For our Hospitals, Ambulances, Hospital trains, ask for the French Military Pillow which provides the sweetest relief. [...]"], advertisement extracted from a newspaper taped "en direct avec une glande virile..." ["live with a virile gland..."], envelope included.
    The writer organizes a trip with his young Montpellier mistress: "Buttons. je ne...
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  39. Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun : "les domestiques en Provence deviennent insolents"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun : "les domestiques en Provence deviennent insolents"

    Sommières circa 1970|14.70 x 10.40 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in black felt pen on the back of a color photograph representing Provençal figurines.
    The writer gives his news to his young French lover: "I'm going to Geneva for 10 days to have my expertise assessed for my psychosome exema [sic] and discuss a script. Am happy because the servants in Provence are getting insolent (see back) ": the last part of the sentence referring to the waved santons on the back of the postcard.

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the travel writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings which led to the...
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  40. Carte de visite dactylographiée adressée à Jani Brun
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Carte de visite dactylographiée adressée à Jani Brun

    Sommières circa 1970|9.50 x 6.50 cm|une carte de visite
    Lawrence Durrell's typed business card addressed to Jani Brun.
    The writer gives the address of his London publisher to his young French lover so that he will welcome him on his arrival: "ALAN THOMAS [...] if the tax collector is not sure tell him that Hobury St is going [sic] directly across from the WORLD'S END pub in KING'S ROAD. "

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the travel writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings which led to the island's independence from the British crown. Rich only in a shirt and a typewriter but crowned with the success of his novel Bitter Lemons of Cyprus ( Acid...
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  41. Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun : "N'oubliez pas de lire Lettre à Greco de Kazantzaki et aussi don Fernando de Somerset Maugham !"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Carte postale autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun : "N'oubliez pas de lire Lettre à Greco de Kazantzaki et aussi don Fernando de Somerset Maugham !"

    Sommières 9 avril 1969|15 x 10.50 cm|une carte postale, enveloppe jointe
    Signed autograph postcard addressed to Jani Brun, written in black felt pen on the back of a humorous drawing. Envelope attached.
    The writer gives news of his life in his house in Sommières to his French lover:

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the travel writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings which led to the island's independence from the British crown. Rich only in a shirt and a typewriter but crowned with the success of his novel Bitter Lemons of Cyprus ( Acid lemons ), he arrived in 1956 in France and settled in the Languedoc village of Sommières. In the "Maison Tartès", his large...
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  42. Carte de voeux autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Carte de voeux autographe signée adressée à Jani Brun

    Sommières s. d. [circa 1970]|14.20 x 18.40 cm|une carte de voeux
    Autograph greeting card signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun. The front of the card is illustrated with a reproduction of a pictorial work by Lawrence Durrell, which served as a cover for the album "Songs about Greece" (1964), containing poems by Durrell set to music by Wallace Southam. In the greeting card is a reproduction of the writer's autograph poem "Faustus", as well as his signature in felt.

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the travel writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings which led to the island's independence from the British crown. Rich only in a shirt and a typewriter but crowned...
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  43. "maintenant je n'ai plus d'excuses. Il faut vraiment reprendre ce sacré bouquin en main"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "maintenant je n'ai plus d'excuses. Il faut vraiment reprendre ce sacré bouquin en main"Signed autograph letter addressed to Jani Brun about the novel Tunc

    Sommières 18 juillet 1968|21.20 x 13.40 cm|1 feuillet sous enveloppe
    Autograph letter signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in brown felt pen. Central fold inherent in the enveloping of the missive. Envelope attached.
    The writer advises his French lover, who was then suffering, to have a second opinion at the American Hospital in Neuilly: "I do not have the slightest confidence [sic] in the therefore diagnoses [sic] of French doctors You really need to have the thing assessed before believing in them. Take your X-rays and visit The American Hospital in Paris [...] if it's serious, well it's serious. If, on the contrary, French mythomaniacs tell you fairy tales ...? "
    After many years spent in Greece...
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  48. Carte de visite dactylographiée adressée à Jani Brun
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Carte de visite dactylographiée adressée à Jani Brun

    Sommières circa 1970|9.50 x 6.50 cm|une carte de visite sous enveloppe
    Typed visiting card from Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun. Envelope included.

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the writer-traveler Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings that led the island to its independence from the British crown. Rich only with a shirt and a typewriter but crowned with the success of his novel Bitter Lemons of Cyprus (Les citrons acides), he arrived in France in 1956 and settled in the Languedoc village of Sommières. In the "Tartès house," his large dwelling surrounded by trees, he wrote the second part of his work, his monumental Avignon Quintet, devoted himself to...
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  49. "le MONTAGUE HOTEL à côté du British Museum, quartier tranquil [sic] et respectable"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "le MONTAGUE HOTEL à côté du British Museum, quartier tranquil [sic] et respectable"Signed autograph letter addressed to Jani Brun

    Sommières 22 août 1969|12.60 x 20.30 cm|2 pages sur 2 feuillets, enveloppe jointe
    Autograph letter signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, two pages written on two sheets. Central folds inherent to the folding of the missive for mailing. Envelope included.
    The writer arranges a stay in London for his lover and has asked his publisher Alan G. Thomas to welcome her: "Thomas a déjà réservé une chambre au MONTAGUE HOTEL [...] à côté du British Museum, quartier tranquil [sic] et respectable. Mais vérifiez vos dates et télégraphiez lui en avance pour qu'il refasse l'opération" ["Thomas has already reserved a room at the MONTAGUE HOTEL [...] next to the British Museum, quiet and respectable neighborhood. But verify your...
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  50. "m[ake] great haste"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "m[ake] great haste"Signed autograph postcard addressed to Jani Brun

    Sommières 2 février 1970|8.70 x 12.70 cm|une carte postale, enveloppe jointe
    Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in black felt-tip pen on the verso of a black and white view of the interior of the temple of Diana in Nîmes. Envelope included.
    The writer gives news of his daughter: "Saph part pour Israel troisième semaine de février" ["Saph leaves for Israel third week of February"] and eagerly awaits the arrival of his lover: "m[ake] great haste" (come quickly).

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the traveling writer Lawrence Durrell was forced to flee Cyprus following popular uprisings that led the island to its independence from the British crown. Rich only with a shirt and...
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  56. "youth at the prow and beauty at the helm" luxe et voupté - dans le Club Méditerranée, everything is done for you"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "youth at the prow and beauty at the helm" luxe et voupté - dans le Club Méditerranée, everything is done for you"Signed autograph postcard addressed to Jani Brun

    Grèce [Greece] 28 mai 1981|14.60 x 10.20 cm|une carte postale
    Autograph postcard signed by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, his young French lover, written in blue felt-tip pen, on the verso of a humorous illustration featuring Poseidon.
    The writer had stayed at Club Méditerranée and sings its praises with a verse from the neo-medieval poem The Bard, by Thomas Gray and one from Baudelaire: "youth at the prow and beauty at the helm" (Jeunesse à la proue et beauté à la barre) luxe et voupté - dans le Club Méditerranée, everything is done for you (tout est fait pour vous) J'ai envie de rester encore vingt ans ici. That would make me 110 years old (j'aurais 110 ans)."

    After many...
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  57. "dear and pretty chapeau jaune [...] phone-moi veux-tu ?"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    "dear and pretty chapeau jaune [...] phone-moi veux-tu ?"Signed autograph postcard addressed to Jani Brun

    Sommières 20 juin1968|14.60 x 10.20 cm|une carte postale
    Signed autograph postcard from Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun, written in black felt-tip pen, on the verso of a photograph topped with the humorous caption "Finies les vacances !! Les blés sont fauchés / Les vacanciers aussi !!" ["The holidays are over!! The wheat is cut / The vacationers too!!"]
    The writer attempts to see his young French lover between two trips: "Dear and pretty chapeau jaune. je suis au mazet vendredi mais chez moi le soir. Vendredi je suis seul. phone-moi veux-tu ? si possible ? Car je m'en vais à Paris dimanche soir pour trois jours mais j'attends un coup de téléphone de là bas pour décider" ["Dear and pretty yellow hat. I'm at the mazet Friday but...
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  65. Carte de visite autographe adressée à Jani Brun
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Carte de visite autographe adressée à Jani Brun

    Sommières 2 février 1979|12.70 x 8.10 cm|une carte de visite sous enveloppe
    Autograph postcard by Lawrence Durrell addressed to Jani Brun. A few lines in ink. Envelope included.
    The ink has slightly smudged, the envelope having presumably been dampened.
    The writer addresses this card from Sommières, his Languedoc retreat, to his lover Janine Brun: "Janine est-ce que vos dates sont fixés [sic] ? Je ne sais pas si je suis de retour de Londres avant le 10 samedi - écris moi pour me dire - Love, Larry" ["Janine are your dates fixed? I don't know if I'll be back from London before Saturday the 10th - write to tell me - Love, Larry"]

    After many years spent in Greece, Egypt and Rhodes, the travel writer Lawrence...
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  69. Balthazar
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Balthazar

    Corrêa|Paris 1959|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation for which it was not printed from large papers.
    Handwritten signature of Lawrence Durrell in English on the half title page.
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  70. Hommage autographe signé de Lawrence Durrell et Henry Miller à une jeune française sur un menu de restaurant parisien
    Henry MILLER, Lawrence DURRELL

    Hommage autographe signé de Lawrence Durrell et Henry Miller à une jeune française sur un menu de restaurant parisienHandwritten tribute signed by Lawrence Durrell and Henry Miller to a young French lady on a Parisian restaurant menu

    15 et 16 juillet 1969|25.40 x 34.10 cm|une feuille
    Handwritten tribute signed by Lawrence Durrell and Henry Miller to a young French lady on a Parisian restaurant menu

    15 and 16 July 1969 | 25.4 x 34.1 cm | single sheet

    Menu from the «La Palette» restaurant in Montparnasse with a handwritten inscription of 15 lines signed by Henry Miller and dated «15/7/69,» followed by another 5 lines signed «Larry Durrell» and dated the following day «16/7/69.»
    The two inscriptions have been cut out.
    Previously unpublished and unusual handwritten document by Henry Miller and Lawrence Durrell, addressed to a young French lady and written on the back of a restaurant menu from the Montparnasse quarter...
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  71. Carte postale autographe inédite signée de Lawrence Durrell à son amante française : "avec votre petit trou en carte de visite tu arriveras au bout du monde j'en suis sur"
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Carte postale autographe inédite signée de Lawrence Durrell à son amante française : "avec votre petit trou en carte de visite tu arriveras au bout du monde j'en suis sur"

    s. d. [été 1967]|14.60 x 10.10 cm|une feuille
    [summer 1967] | 14.6 x 10.1 cm | one postcard

    Unpublished signed postcard sent by Lawrence Durrell from Corfu to his young French lover Janine Brun, nicknamed «Buttons». 15 lines in multi-colored felt-tip pen signed L.D.On the verso, there is a photograph of his beloved Corfu, home to Durrell during his youth from 1935 to 1941, and inspiration for he Black Book, 1938.«Buttons darling, with your little slit as a calling card you'll make it to the ends of the earth, I have no doubt – You'll take the jackpot, a woman intact with no tact. Much love. LD.»Durrell wrote this charming and mischievous card from Corfu, which he was rediscovering in 1969 after long...
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  72. Dessin original à l'encre, feutres, crayons et graphite portant une dédicace autographe signée à son amante française
    [Lawrence DURRELL] Oscar EPFS

    Original drawing in ink, pencil and felt-tip pen with an autograph inscription signed to his French lover

    1969, dessin 1963|31.90 x 47.60 cm|une feuille

    An original drawing signed and dated 1963, on thick paper, with an autograph inscription from the artist at the bottom dated 1969.
    An exceptional original ink, pencil, and felt-tip color drawing by Lawrence Durrell, signed with his artist's pseudonym of '[Oscar] Epfs 1963'».
    This work was given to his French lover Janine Brun in 1969 and has an exceptional inscription «My dear Buttons. I have asked my friend Oscar Epfs to give me a small drawing for your studio. Here it is. I hope it gives you Happy memories of Paris and meetings with Miller! Your devoted Laurence Durrell / Sommières / 1969.»
    This work is steeped in his long years in Greece and...

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  73. Vénus et la mer
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Vénus et la mer

    Buchet / Chastel|Paris 1962|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition of the French translation for which it was not drawn great papers.
    Small spots on the boards.
    Signed autograph dedication from Lawrence Durrell in English to Mrs. Rodier.
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  74. Le carnet noir
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Le carnet noir

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, on current paper, of the French translation.
    Pleasant copy despite a small stain at the bottom of the second board.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Lawrence Durrell to Mrs. Rolingher.
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  75. Le carnet noir
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Le carnet noir

    Gallimard|Paris 1961|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French, one of 66 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €150
  76. Tunc
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Tunc

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First French edition, one of 56 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally faded, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €150
  77. Poèmes
    Lawrence DURRELL

    Poèmes

    Gallimard|Paris 1966|14.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
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