Jacques Haumont

Deluxe issue, enhanced by a remarkable original drawing presented to Léon Werth.

First edition under this title with illustrations by Saint-Exupéry, one of 20 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, a deluxe issue. Published just days after the original edition without illustrations, issued by Gallimard (Lettres de jeunesse 1923–1931).

The work features 10 colour illustrations by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, as well as a cover vignette after a drawing by the author.

This copy is further enhanced by an exceptional blue and red pencil drawing by Saint-Exupéry on watermarked paper, inscribed in pencil on the verso: “Given to Léon Werth [dedicatee of The Little Prince].” A horizontal fold and a minor rust mark at the lower section, neither impairing the artwork.

First edition printed in 1500 numbered copies on vellum.
Spine sunned, otherwise handsome copy.

New edition of this tribute to Stendhal by Prosper Mérimée, one of 1200 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only issue with 10 Madagascar and 20 pur fil.
Some foxing mainly at the end of the volume.

First edition printed in 1500 numbered copies on Rives laid paper.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on vélin blanc paper.
A good copy.

First edition, one of 1500 numbered copies on white laid paper, the only issue.
Front cover lightly and marginally sunned without consequence, otherwise handsome copy complete with its publisher's wraparound band.