Marie-Laure de NOAILLES

Original ink drawing by Marie-Laure de Noailles, signed "Marie-Laure" within the artwork (appearing twice as a result of folding the paper while the ink was still wet). With an autograph postcard signed to Valentine Hugo, with 2 inscriptions and some parts of the photograph drawn over. 

A Rorschach-like Surrealist decalcomania by Marie-Laure de Noailles created for painter and photographer Valentine Hugo, the “Queen of Hearts” of the Surrealists.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly yellowed, complete with publisher's (advertising) slip.
Rare full-page autograph inscription signed by Marie-Laure de Noailles to the writer Joseph Breitbach: "Pour mon cher Joseph, que je ne rencontre plus jamais chez le libraire (prière de me dire cet automne celle qu'il fréquente à son ordinaire). Je pars dans la région voisine des écureuils (St Bernard Hyères Var) jusqu'en Octobre. Il y serait, s'il passe par là le bienvenue. Amitié fidèle Marie-Laure." (For my dear Joseph, whom I never meet at the bookshop anymore (please tell me this autumn which one he usually frequents). I am leaving for the region near the squirrels (St Bernard Hyères Var) until October. He would be welcome there, if he passes by. Faithful friendship Marie-Laure.)

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Paper yellowed.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Marie-Laure de Noailles to the Hussar writer and lawyer Stephen Hecquet: "A monsieur Stéphane Hecquet avec la considération de Marie-Laure."