Maxime WEYGAND

Autograph letter from General Maxime Weygand, 26 lines written in blue ink on a single leaf recto verso, concerning his preface to "L'empire oublié - L'aventure mexicaine 1861-1867" by Georges Delamare published by Hachette in 1935.
Fold inherent to postal dispatch.
Maxime Weygand minimizes the scope of his work preferring to evoke that of other military men who became writers: "Je ne parle pas des quelques pages écrites pour la réédition du "rôle social de l'officier du Mal Lyautey..." ("I do not speak of the few pages written for the reissue of 'the social role of the officer by Marshal Lyautey...'").

Autograph letter by General Maxime Weygand, 22 lines written in black ink on a recto verso sheet, with letterhead from his manor of Coat Amour near Morlaix in Finistère.
Crease inherent to folding for mailing.
Maxime Weygand has been very busy lately: "J'ai été sans cesse en route ces temps derniers Me voici fort embarassé. J'ai écrit ces deux articles "La prise de commandement d'un chef" et "Au tournant de la route" quelques jours après la mort du Maréchal Foch et sur les sollicitations des uns et des autres dans un moment où la tristesse où j'étais plongé m'avait comme retiré du monde." (I have been constantly traveling lately. Here I am quite embarrassed. I wrote these two articles "Taking Command as a Leader" and "At the Turn of the Road" a few days after Marshal Foch's death and at the urging of various people at a time when the sadness I was plunged into had withdrawn me from the world.) and cannot answer his correspondent's question: "Vraiment je ne sais plus et je n'ai rien ici qui me permette de mieux savoir..." (Truly I no longer know and I have nothing here that would allow me to know better...)

Autograph letter from General Maxime Weygand, 22 lines written in blue ink.
Fold marks inherent to the mailing.
The correspondent and biographer of the general had returned documents to him in order to document the work he intended to write about Maxime Weygand, who acknowledges receipt.
However, Maxime Weygand shows surprise at the interest he arouses and attempts to dissuade his correspondent from his undertaking: "Mais cette étude sur le Gal W. écrivain, c'est un sujet qui a bien peu de substance ! Vous avez trop de générosité en l'entreprenant, il faut y renoncer." ("But this study on General W. as a writer, it is a subject with very little substance! You are too generous in undertaking it, you must give it up.")

Autograph letter dated and signed, one page, from General and Academician Maxime Weygand addressed to Thierry Maulnier (19 lines in blue ink on one sheet), written on the very evening of the latter's official nomination to the Académie française.
Central folds inherent to postal folding, printed stamp "Fonds archives privées Maulnier" in lower left corner of the missive.
The Immortal Maxime Weygand congratulates his now fellow member Thierry Maulnier, elected to replace the vacant seat of Henry Bordeaux, on February 13, 1964: "Mon cher confrère, une ligne pour vous dire mon immense satisfaction de vous nommer ainsi." (My dear colleague, a line to tell you my immense satisfaction in naming you thus.) after a first "blank" election held in November 1963 during which Thierry Maulnier had obtained 14 votes, against 11 for André Roussin: "Cela fait oublier le passé qui fut un moment fort déplaisant. Donc cher confrère et ami, mes chaleureux compliments de tout coeur." (This makes one forget the past which was at times quite unpleasant. So dear colleague and friend, my warm compliments from the heart.)

First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Spine slightly sunned.
Iconography.
Autograph inscription signed by Maxime Weygand: "Pour monsieur Roger Brisson officier de réserve au 13ème tirailleurs algériens. en cordial hommage Weygand." ["For Mr. Roger Brisson reserve officer in the 13th Algerian riflemen. in cordial tribute Weygand."]

First edition, one of 175 numbered copies on wove paper, deluxe copy.
Handsome copy with full margins.
General Aubert Frère was notably a hero of the Resistance as organizer and commander of the Resistance in the army, he was arrested by the Nazis in 1943 and died at the Struthof concentration camp on June 14, 1944.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full white paper boards, smooth spine, illustrated front cover, two light dampstains at head and foot of front cover extending to spine.
Work illustrated by Annie Vallotton.
Signed autograph inscription from Maxime Weygand to Patrice Morin: "... ce petit livre écrit pour lire, où il trouvera de l'Histoire, des histoires... et des conseils. Amicalement Weygand." ["... this little book written to be read, where he will find History, stories... and advice. Cordially Weygand."]

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy with illustrations by Annie Vallotton.
Autograph inscription by Maxime Weygand: "... ce livre écrit pour la jeunesse..." ["... this book written for youth..."]

New edition.
Spine lightly sunned, traces of adhesive tape at head and foot of spine and covers.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Maxime Weygand to Marc Magnin.

first edition, one of the 60 numbered copies on vellum of Arches paper, drawing of head.
Signed autograph signed by Maxime Weygand to Henri Duportets.
Pleasant copy despite tiny bites and scrapes at the head of the second board.

New edition.
Half shagreen Binding navy maroquiné, smooth back slightly discolored, boards, guards and contreplats paper moiré effect, a blunt upper corner, gilded head, wrappers and back preserved and bound in.
Bel autograph signed Maxime Weygand FG Pernet.
Yellowed paper as often with regard to the poor quality of the paper war.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Inscribed by the author.
Iconography.
Light tears of no consequence to spine, handsome interior condition.