L'élu
Handsome copy.
Autograph letter signed by Thomas Mann, in French and on the headed paper of the Hôtel Regina, 2 place des Pyramides, Paris, addressed to the journalist (Claude Morgan).
10 lines in blue ink on a single leaf, a stain affecting the "14" of 14 May 1951, creases consistent with having been folded for mailing.
"14 Mai 1951
Cher monsieur,
ayant prolongé mon séjour à Paris d'un jour, je vous donnerais avec plaisir une courte interview ce soir à six heures trente. Avec l'expression de mes meilleurs sentiments. Thomas Mann."
New edition of the French translation.
Spines slightly sunned, with minor tears at the foot.
Signed in manuscript by Thomas Mann on the endpapers of both volumes.
First edition of the French translation, one of 60 numbered copies on pur fil, head of the print run.
Preface by André Gide.
Rare and appealing copy.