Manosque (Alpes-De-Haute-Provence)

First edition of the adaptation established by Lucien Jacques printed in 200 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with 20 linocuts by Lucien Jacques.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on Renage paper, the only printing with 24 antique laid and 30 Arches.
Work decorated with initials, tailpieces and a headpiece by Lucien Jacques.
Copy presented under publisher's chemise and slipcase.
Tears, splits and lacks to the slipcase and chemise, occasional worming affecting mainly the covers, otherwise a handsome copy.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Jean Giono to Marcel Wulghe.

Edition illustrated with 52 drawings, one headpiece, 20 decorated initials, 2 tailpieces engraved on wood by Claude Roux, one of 265 numbered copies on pure Arches laid paper, the only issue after 27 Japan copies.
Preface by André Tillieu.
Spine of the chemise slightly faded, some rubbing to corners and head of slipcase.
Very handsome and rare copy.

Typed letter signed by Albert t'Serstevens on Christmas B. de La Mort, envelope attached.
Date and place at the top of the page, signature in black ink at the bottom of the letter.
Two corrections and an addition to the pen of the author's hand.

Alebert t'Serstevens writes this letter following the request of his recipient who is a journalist and literary critic. He provides more information on two of his novels - The Spanish Route and The Feast in Amalfi , which he wrote during "wanderings" in Spain - so that Christmas B. prepared an interview. He then proceeds to a very precise description of his Paris apartment in a paragraph of 14 lines to locate the interview: "My apartment looks like the home port of an old squadron (...)" . The author concludes his letter by announcing to his addressee his future trips to the West Indies.

First Edition printed with 200 numbered copies on Arches paper.
Binding to the Italian editor in full cream cardboard, mute black canvas back, a few small foxing on the boards full of their black lace laces.
Illustrated book of 11 drawings by Jean Bertrand.
Nice copy.
Autograph dedication dated and signed by Jean Giono to Mrs. Simone Jaunes.