Galerie Charpentier

First edition of this poem by Paul Eluard, lithographed after his manuscript, accompanying the seven gouaches by Jean Hugo reproduced in pochoir. One of 948 numbered copies on vélin pur fil.

 

Wrappers with turned-in flaps, in loose gatherings. Wrappers slightly soiled with a few instances of foxing, shallow wormholes to the front cover.

 

Autograph presentation inscription signed by the author to Jacques Coutant: "à Jacques Coutant dans Paris délivré mais encore convalescent" ["To Jacques Coutant, in Paris - liberated, yet still convalescent"].

Personal invitation card for the opening of the exhibition organized by Raymond Nacenta and entitled "Surrealism - Sources - History - Affinities" at the Charpentier gallery, 76, faubourg Saint-Honoré, on April 15, 1964
Our card, B 242, is made out to André Breton.
A handsome copy.

First Edition, one of 25 non-business copies literati on vellum superior, ours printed specially for Jean-Marc Campagne.
Beautiful copy despite a small tear glued back foot.
Illustrated book of watercolors by André Dignimont.
Autograph signed by Sacha Guitry below the justification of the draw.

First edition, one of 980 numbered copies on vellum top, one draw after 39 Arches paper and some trade off.
Shipments autographs signed by Sacha Guitry and Andrew Dignimont Eliane Charles enriched with an original watercolor of Andre Dignimont representing a face of girl.
lined blankets and replaced the same with new, title tags and brand retained printer and glued on the front cover.

First edition of this sale catalogue held in two parts on Tuesday June 2nd, 1959 at the Georges Charpentier gallery.
Catalogue illustrated with facsimiles.
Minor stains of no consequence and a marginal tear at foot of first cover, otherwise handsome copy.