Paul-Michel LINTIER

First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper.
Precious and rare signed autograph inscription from Paul Lintier: " A mon vieux Béraud avec toute mon amitié..." ["To my old friend Béraud with all my friendship..."]
Preface by Henri Béraud.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Adrien Bas by Francisque Laurent.
Three lacks to spine, small marginal lacks to boards which also show a light dampstain, handsome interior condition.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Normandy vellum, the only deluxe copies printed after 2 on Japan paper.
Bradel binding in indigo cloth-backed marbled boards, spine subtly faded, decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt double rule at foot, brown morocco label, marbled paper-covered boards, original wrappers preserved; a binding typical of those found in Henri Béraud's personal library.
Rare and valuable signed presentation inscription by Paul Lintier: "A Henri Béraud, à l'apôtre courageux et violent..."
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library on the Île de Ré.