Franz HELLENS

Autograph letter dated and signed by Franz Hellens addressed to André Malraux, 21 lines in black ink.
Fold marks inherent to postal handling. We include an envelope addressed to Franz Hellens and written by André Malraux which probably contained the response to our letter.
Franz Hellens responds to a request for information made by André Malraux: "Je n'ai pas oublié le renseignement que vous m'avez prié de vous procurer au sujet du Voyage au Congo. Voici la réponse que j'ai reçu de la compagnie belge maritime du Congo. Ce n'était pas du tout ce que j'avais demandé" ("I have not forgotten the information you asked me to obtain regarding the Journey...

First edition on current paper.
Nice copy.
Autograph signed by Franz Hellens to Achille Chavée.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Autograph inscription signed by the author to Georges Adam.

First edition printed in 350 copies, ours one of 300 copies on laid paper.
Bradel binding in full mouse-grey cloth, smooth spine, black shagreen title-label with a small lack, marginal foxing to boards, original wrappers preserved, modest contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece by J. Kerremans.
Some occasional foxing, otherwise handsome interior condition.
Uncommon.

First edition of which there were only 13 large paper copies, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription to Georges Adam.
A very good copy.

First edition.
Inscription from Franz Hellens.
Work illustrated with a drawing by G. Lemmen.
Minor tear to spine without consequence, fine copy.