Joseph KESSEL

Joseph KESSEL

Born31 janvier 1898
Died23 juillet 1979
LanguageFrench
NationalityFrance
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KESSEL, Joseph
  1. Six contes
    Joseph KESSEL

    Six contes

    Edouard Champion|Paris 1926|15.50 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition of 49 numbered copies, this one of 44 on Japan paper.
    Contemporary Art Deco striped half green morocco over marbled paper boards, the spine with yellow and red mosaic morocco onlays and decorated with black ivy patterns, gilt fillets to covers, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, ex libris to one endpaper, top edge gilt.
    Autograph signature of the author to the justification page.
    A fine and rare copy .
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  2. Les nuits de Sibérie - La nuit de haschish et d'opium - Nuits aux bouges - Nuits de Noël - Quatre nuits de Provence - Les nuits qui me chantent - La nuit de Jérusalem - La nuit de Fès - Nuits d'Alger - La nuit en mer - La dernière nuit - La nuit du bourreau de soi-même.
    Joseph KESSEL, Maurice MAGRE

    Les nuits de Sibérie - La nuit de haschish et d'opium - Nuits aux bouges - Nuits de Noël - Quatre nuits de Provence - Les nuits qui me chantent - La nuit de Jérusalem - La nuit de Fès - Nuits d'Alger - La nuit en mer - La dernière nuit - La nuit du bourreau de soi-même.A complete set of the Les Nuits series, as published by Flammarion. First editions of some of the 12 works, each one of 750 numbered copies reimposed on velin de Rives paper.

    Flammarion|Paris 1928-1930|19.50 x 24 cm|12 volumes reliés en 4
    A complete set of the Les Nuits series, as published by Flammarion. First editions of some of the 12 works, each one of 750 numbered copies reimposed on vélin de Rives paper.
    The works are bound in threes in half navy-blue shagreen by Houades, the spines decorated with stars and crescent moons in palladium, upper covers preserved (some lower also retained), all edges gilt.
    All the works are illustrated with etchings, lithographs or woodcuts, each by a different artist from among the following : Alexeieff, Ahü, Dignimont, Baudier, Renefer, Drouart, Mainssieux, Suréda, Fouqueray, Serveau and Dethomas.
    A very good and rare complete set of the Les Nuits series, as published by...
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  3. Le lion
    Joseph KESSEL

    Le lion

    Gallimard|Paris 1958|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pur fil, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies, besides 45 copies on vélin chamois hors commerce reserved for the author.
    A good and rare copy of Joseph Kessel's masterpiece.
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  4. L'épée de l'amitié
    Maurice SCHUMANN, Joseph KESSEL

    L'épée de l'amitié

    Plon|Paris 1967|18 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 588 copies hors commerce on Hollande paper, this copy specially printed for Maurice Garnier.
    A good copy.
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  5. Les coeurs purs
    Joseph KESSEL

    Les coeurs purs

    Nrf|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|relié

    Collected edition, first for some parts, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    Half dark brown morocco over marbled paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, spine in six compartments, brown paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spines (a few wormholes to covers, spine sunned) preserved, top edge gilt.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Joseph Kessel to his friend Henri Béraud : " A toi, mon très cher Henri, dont le nom est en tête de ce livre. Avec mon affection [For you, my dear Henri, whose name is at the very start of this book. With all affection]."
    A little light foxing.
    A nicely bound copy.

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  6. Le onze mai
    Joseph KESSEL, Georges SUAREZ

    Le onze mai

    Gallimard|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 70 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    Two small repaired tears to head and foot of spine, very slightly faded as usual, a trace of folding and a small tear in the margin of the upper cover.
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  7. Mermoz
    Joseph KESSEL

    Mermoz

    Gallimard|Paris 1940|14 x 20.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Binding to bradel full silver corrugated paper decorative motifs, back smooth, chocolate brown morocco title piece, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, gilded head, elegant binding signed Thomas Boichot.
    Signed autograph of Joseph Kessel Paul Mairaut.
    Work well complete its folding map in-fine.
    Nice copy of this moving tribute to his friend Joseph Kessel Jean Mermoz disappeared four years earlier.
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  8. La règle de l'homme
    Marise RUDIS, Joseph KESSEL

    La règle de l'homme

    Gallimard|Paris 1928|15.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on vélin pur fil paper, reserved for advance distribution.
    Handsome autograph inscription from Joseph Kessel to his friend Henri Béraud : "A mon chervieil Henri Béraud en souvenir d'une amitié de presque dix ans. Avec toute mon affection. Jef. [To my dearold Henri Béraud in remembrance of a friendship almost ten years old. With all my good wishes. Jef.]"
    With 6 original lithographs by Marise Rudis.
    A little light spotting principally to margins of some leaves.
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  10. Makhno et sa juive
    Joseph KESSEL, Vassily PHOTIADÈS

    Makhno et sa juive

    Editions Eos|Paris 1926|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Edition, a 750 numbered copies on Arches paper.
    Signed autograph of Joseph Kessel Max-Philippe Delatte.
    Bookplate pasted it on a guard.
    Book illustrated with a frontispiece designed and engraved on wood by Vassily Photiades.
    Guard slightly and partially shaded, rare spots.
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  11. Le bataillon du ciel
    Joseph KESSEL

    Le bataillon du ciel

    Julliard|Paris 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on chiffon d'Annonay, the only large paper copies.
    A rare, well-margined copy.
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  12. Vent de sable
    Joseph KESSEL

    Vent de sable

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 50 copies hors commerce numbered on Alfa paper, ours specially printed for Henri Beraud.
    Binding to bradel full paper moiré effect, smooth spine piece of brown morocco, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, signed binding Goy & Vilaine.
    Bel autograph signed by Joseph Kessel Henri Beraud: "To you, my dear Henry, the latter journalistic journey in memory of the first that I made ??with you Your friend Jef.."
    Small foxing mainly affecting the slices.
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  13. Les Maudru
    Joseph KESSEL

    Les Maudru

    Julliard|Paris 1945|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pur fil, tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
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  14. Terre d'amour et de feu
    Joseph KESSEL

    Terre d'amour et de feu

    Plon|Paris 1965|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
    A fine copy, the covers and spine not faded as usual.
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  15. Le coup de grâce
    Joseph KESSEL

    Le coup de grâce

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
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  16. Makhno et sa juive
    Joseph KESSEL, Vassily PHOTIADÈS

    Makhno et sa juive

    Editions Eos|Paris 1926|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 750 numbered copies on Arches paper, this one of a few hors commerce copies reserved for the author.
    Affectionate, handsome autograph inscription signed by Joseph Kessel to his friend Henri (Béraud) : "A toi, mon cher Henri, sans phrases et fraternellement [To you, my dear Henri, without grand words, but in brotherhood]."
    With a frontispiece drawn by, and wood-engraved by, Vassily Photiadès.
    Endpapers lightly and partially sunned, the occasional wormhole.
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  18. Les rois aveugles
    Joseph KESSEL, Hélène ISWOLSKY

    Les rois aveugles

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Edition printed on Alfa paper.
    Signatures autographs and Helen Joseph Kessel Iswolsky on the half-title page.
    spine lightly browned as often.
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  19. Dames de Californie
    Joseph KESSEL, Achille OUVRÉ

    Dames de Californie

    Emile Hazan|Paris 1928|14.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper, the tirage de tête.
    Elegant half black calf over snakeskin-effect marbled paper boards by Goy & Vilaine, spine in six compartments with name, date, author and title in palladium, maroon endpapers and pastedowns, top edge palladium, covers and spine preserved.
    With a frontispiece portrait of Joseph Kessel by Achille Ouvré.
    A very good copy in an elegant binding.
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  20. Littérature rouge
    Joseph KESSEL

    Littérature rouge

    Société de Conférences|Monaco 1927|14 x 23 cm|broché
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  21. Les coeurs purs
    Joseph KESSEL

    Les coeurs purs

    Nrf|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
    Collective Edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Joseph Kessel Robert Garric.
    Catholic reformist, he was the   founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him   in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench"   "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he explained, he had discovered...
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  22. Les rois aveugles
    Joseph KESSEL, Hélène ISWOLSKY

    Les rois aveugles

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on paper despite current visionary ue mention fourteenth thousand.
    Signed autograph of Joseph Kessel Robert Garric.
    Catholic reformist, he was the   founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him   in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench"   "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In...
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  23. Rencontre au restaurant
    Joseph KESSEL

    Rencontre au restaurant

    A l'Enseigne de la Porte Etroite|Paris 1925|11.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition publiée under the half-pseudonym of Jacques Kessel, one of 20 numbered copies on Japon, tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
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  25. La vallée des rubis
    Joseph KESSEL

    La vallée des rubis

    Gallimard|Paris 1962|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    New edition for which he was not drawn large papers, one copy of the press service.
    Signed autograph of the author Theresa Rossi.
    Two small spots without gravity on the first dish, a small lack marginal in feet without attack to the text pages 185-186.
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  26. Nuits de princes
    Joseph KESSEL

    Nuits de princes

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|relié sous étui
    Published the same year as the first edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japon impérial paper, the tirage de tête.
    Elegant anthracite-colored buffalo skin by Bichon, title in palladium lettering to spine, gilt date at foot, moiré endpapers and pastedowns with African motifs, covers and spine preserved (one small lack to foot of spine), all edges gilt; slipcase edged with anthracite-colored buffalo.
    A very good copy perfectly bound.
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  27. Des hommes
    Joseph KESSEL

    Des hommes[Men]

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Hollande paper, deluxe issue.
    A fine copy.
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  29. Les cavaliers
    Joseph KESSEL

    Les cavaliers

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Edition after less than a month at original issue for which it was not drawn large paper, a drawing will be conducted on large paper a few months later.
    Signed autograph of the author Roger Chancé.
    Small traces of rubbing heads and feet of the jaws, four bright spots in margins flat.
    Complete copy of his trailer.
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  30. Avec les alcooliques anonymes
    Joseph KESSEL

    Avec les alcooliques anonymes

    Gallimard|Paris 1960|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
    Original edition for which he was not drawn large papers, one of the copies of the press service.
    Bel autograph signed by the author to his friend Manet photographer ". Dear Manet since one never sees at least alas I tell you here how much I want to kiss you"
    A clear wetting angle heads last notebooks.
    Complete copy of his please insert.
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  31. Quatre contes
    Christian BERARD, Joseph KESSEL

    Quatre contes

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1927|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
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  32. En Syrie
    Joseph KESSEL

    En Syrie

    Kra|Paris 1927|12 x 17.50 cm|broché
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  33. Mermoz
    Joseph KESSEL

    Mermoz

    Gallimard|Paris 1938|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
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  36. La rage au ventre
    Joseph KESSEL

    La rage au ventre

    La Nouvelle société d'édition|Paris 1930|12.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    New edition, one of 130 numbered copies on vergé d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
    A small tear glued down to foot of spine, tiny spots to margins of endpapers.
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  37. Nuits de prince
    Joseph KESSEL

    Nuits de prince

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1927|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a numbered copy on alfa paper.
    One small tear to foot of spine, slight stains to endpapers.
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  38. Rencontre au restaurant
    Joseph KESSEL

    Rencontre au restaurant

    A l'Enseigne de la Porte Etroite|Paris 1925|11.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition published under the semi-pseudonym of Jacques Kessel, one of 520 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper.
    A good copy.
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  39. Le journal d'une petite fille russe sous le Bolchévisme
    Joseph KESSEL

    Le journal d'une petite fille russe sous le Bolchévisme

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1926|13 x 17 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on Arches, only draw with Japan.
    Signed autograph of Edward Champion Jacques Boulenger editor.
    Few bites without gravity.
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  41. Terre d'amour
    Joseph KESSEL

    Terre d'amour

    Flammarion|Paris 1927|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
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  42. Moisson d'Octobre
    Joseph KESSEL

    Moisson d'Octobre

    A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1926|13.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
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  43. Moisson d'Octobre
    Joseph KESSEL

    Moisson d'Octobre

    A la Cité des Livres|Paris 1926|13 x 16.50 cm|broché
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  44. Les rois aveugles
    Joseph KESSEL, Hélène ISWOLSKY

    Les rois aveugles

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1925|13.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
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  45. Le triplace
    Joseph KESSEL

    Le triplace

    Marcelle Lesage|Paris 1926|12.50 x 16 cm|broché
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  47. Le thé du capitaine Sogoub
    Nathalie GONTCHAROVA, Joseph KESSEL

    Le thé du capitaine Sogoub

    Au sans pareil|Paris 1926|14.50 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Japon impérial paper, the tirage de tête with 20 on vélin de cuve, which also have (like the copies on Japon) a double suite of the illustrations.
    This copy, as called for in the justification, is complete with its double suite of illustrations.
    With 6 etchings hors text by Natalia Goncharova.
    A very good copy (spine very slightly discolored, which is rare). 

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  48. Au grand Socco
    Joseph KESSEL

    Au grand Socco

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
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  49. Le tour du malheur
    Joseph KESSEL

    Le tour du malheur

    Gallimard|Paris 1950|14.50 x 21 cm|4 volumes brochés

    First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies after 50 "parcheminé teinté" reserved for the author.
    Some foxings mostly in the edges.

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  50. Romans
    Yves BRAYER, Walter SPITZER

    Romans

    Gallimard|Paris 1964|18 x 23 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
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  51. Des hommes
    Joseph KESSEL

    Des hommes

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
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  54. Des hommes
    Joseph KESSEL

    Des hommes

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
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  55. Les cavaliers
    Joseph KESSEL

    Les cavaliers

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
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  57. Mary de Cork
    Joseph KESSEL

    Mary de Cork

    Nrf|Paris 1925|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
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  60. Une balle perdue
    Joseph KESSEL

    Une balle perdue

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1935|15 x 21 cm|broché
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  61. Les cavaliers
    Joseph KESSEL

    Les cavaliers

    Gallimard|Paris 1967|14 x 20.50 cm|relié
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  62. La coupe fêlée. - Un drôle de Noël
    Joseph KESSEL

    La coupe fêlée. - Un drôle de Noël

    Editions Lemarget|Paris 1929|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 935 numbered copies on Arches paper, the only printing with 5 on Japan paper and 65 Hollande paper.
    Tiny spots, not serious, to spine, a good copy.
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  65. Les Maudru
    Joseph KESSEL

    Les Maudru

    Julliard|Paris 1945|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
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  67. Au grand socco
    Joseph KESSEL

    Au grand socco

    Gallimard|Paris 1952|12 x 19 cm|broché
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  69. Mermoz
    Joseph KESSEL

    Mermoz

    Gallimard|Paris 1938|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
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  72. Quatre contes
    Joseph KESSEL

    Quatre contes

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1927|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Japon, this one not justified, tirage de tête.
    Tiny marginal foxings, not serious, on the spine and the lower cover, a good copy.
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  78. Le coup de grâce
    Joseph KESSEL

    Le coup de grâce

    Les Editions de France|Paris 1931|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.
    An ink stain on the second cover.
    €40
  81. L'équipage
    Joseph KESSEL

    L'équipage

    Gallimard|Paris 1969|14 x 20 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
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  84. Des hommes
    Joseph KESSEL

    Des hommes

    Gallimard|Paris 1972|14 x 20.50 cm|broché
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  86. La piste fauve
    Joseph KESSEL

    La piste fauve

    Gallimard|Paris 1954|14.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition for which there was no mention of large paper copies.
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  88. Moisson d'Octobre
    Joseph KESSEL

    Moisson d'Octobre

    La cité des livres|Paris 1926|13.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
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  90. Les amants du Tage
    Joseph KESSEL

    Les amants du Tage

    Editions du milieu du monde|Paris 1954|12 x 19 cm|broché
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