Jean LACOUTURE

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Minor stains of no consequence to edges and spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
Work illustrated with a photographic gathering at the end of the volume
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Lacouture to Revue Esprit on the half-title page.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
A scratch on one joint of the first volume which also has two stains on the bottom edge.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Lacouture on each volume, to Bernard Kouchner: "Pour Bernard Kouchner qui en sait un bout en matière de rebelle" (For Bernard Kouchner who knows a thing or two about rebels), "Pour Bernard Kouchner qui préfère les hommes aux "héros" mais s'intéresse aux montagnes..." (For Bernard Kouchner who prefers men to "heroes" but is interested in mountains...), "Pour Bernard Kouchner, ce dernier volet du portrait d'un roc..." (For Bernard Kouchner, this final part of the portrait...

Edition partly original of wich no leading copies exists.
Signed autograph Jean Lacouture to a friend: "... we can be" always "and not be such a writer my" uncle "Affectionately John..."
photographic portrait of Ho Chi Minh on the first board.
Back slightly wrinkled.