First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Lana wove paper, the only deluxe paper issue.
A handsome copy.
Autograph note signed to his friend and publisher Felia Léal, concerning in particular a political meeting on the situation in Algeria; 17 lines in black ink on a small sheet.
A well-preserved example. A date pencilled in by Felia Léal: the day she received the autograph note (“Reçu le 21 juin 56”).
"Jeudi,
Bien chère amie. Vous devriez bien aller à cette conférence algérienne, qui vous donnerait d'excellentes idées, jeune perfide. Ci-joint les épreuves. Faut-il maintenir l'épigraphe ? Ce n'est pas très necéssaire. Il me semble aussi qu'en petites italiques ce serait mieux. Mais vous déciderez. Jean P. vous embrasse et à qui ne vous préférerait-i
Autograph note signed, addressed to his friend and publisher Felia Léal concerning the completion of their joint project: the forthcoming publication of the book "Les paroles transparentes" illustrated by Georges Braque.
Seventeen lines in black ink on two small leaves.
A handsome ensemble, with a paperclip mark to the upper left corner of both leaves.
"Wednesday,
Dear Felia, here is the letter. Are *Les Paroles* still coming out on June tenth? Very impatient. (When I think of it, I am amazed by your patience, your tenacity, your gentle forcefulness. Good evening, dear dangerous one. Affectionately, Jean. (To be honest, G. showed a litt
Autograph note signed by Jean Paulhan, 20 lines in black ink addressed to Felia Leal, publisher of "Paroles transparentes," a work by Jean Paulhan illustrated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.
Paperclip marks to the upper left corner.
The note refers to a planned collaboration with Marc Chagall:
"Saturday,
Dear Felia
well, Chagall approves of the short summary. He even seems delighted with it. He says he has had many such ideas. But we are to discuss it in a few days, when he passes through Paris. (He is attending the Rembrandt anniversary celebrations, to which he has been invited by the Neth
Autograph postcard signed by Jean Paulhan, 22 lines written in black ink addressed to Felia Leal the publisher of "Paroles transparentes", a work by Jean Paulhan decorated with 14 original lithographs by Georges Braque.
Central fold mark on the card which represents the painting by Georges Braque entitled: Cliffs and Boat.
Jean Paulhan asks for news of his correspondent: "Are you completely cured? What if it were me instead who came to your place?" and is amazed by the smallness of Parisian taxis: "These taxis for dwarf people are dreadful..."
From the narrowness of taxis, Jean Paulhan shifts to Gallimard's editorial tim
First edition, one of 20 copies on Arches paper, most limited deluxe issue (tirage de tête).
Like all copies on Arches, it is wrapped in a double dust jacket in yellow and white, and bears the rare sanguine vignette drawn and engraved by Hans Bellmer.
Preface by Jean Paulhan.
Our copy is housed in a custom clamshell box featuring an original design signed by Julie Nadot.
Beautiful first edition copy of this masterpiece of erotic literature, in its most limited deluxe issue.
