Forcalquier

"For a few months now, we have been witnessing a regularised passive hunt for patriots, too highly noticed, it seems, at a time when risking their own life and that of their family's was not a shopfront item.
The odious thing about this way of acting is that it is strangely reminiscent of the Hitlerians. We dishonour, then we wait and see. Regardless of the esteem in which a person is regarded, a police visit always leaves a hint of ambiguity, it is believed. Vigilance more than ever, solidarity.” (7 December 1945 addressed by René Char to Francis Ponge)

 

The first and only edition of this legendary “Céreste Affair” poster printed by...

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full paper boards, smooth spine, orange edges, complete with the string that encircles the work.
Handsome copy also complete with its wraparound band and publisher's slip.

Original poster – “On ne nourrit pas un village avec des ordures”
("One does not feed a village with garbage")

For a few months now, we have been witnessing a regularised passive hunt for patriots, too highly noticed, it seems, at a time when risking their own life and that of their family's was not a shopfront item.
The odious thing about this way of acting is that it is strangely reminiscent of the Hitlerians. We dishonour, then we wait and see. Regardless of the esteem in which a person is regarded, a police visit always leaves a...

First edition, one of 320 numbered copies on laid paper Alfa paper, only large paper after 8 laid paper.
Signed autograph Pierre Rollet in Latin.
spine and boards slightly and marginally insolated, nice interior state.