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<p>Signed and inscribed books by Albert Camus, author of <em>The Stranger</em> (<em>The Outsider</em>), <em>The Plague</em>, <em>Summer</em>, <em>The Fall</em>, <em>The First Man</em>, <em>The Just</em> (<em>The Just Assassins</em>), <em>The Rebel</em>, <em>Caligula</em>, <em>Nuptials</em>...</p>
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Albert Camus: presentation copies

Signed and inscribed books by Albert Camus, author of The Stranger (The Outsider), The Plague, Summer, The Fall, The First Man, The Just (The Just Assassins), The Rebel, Caligula, Nuptials...

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  1. Lettre autographe signée d'Albert Camus adressée à Madame Quentin
    Albert CAMUS
    Lettre autographe signée d'Albert Camus adressée à Madame Quentin
    Autograph letter signed by Albert Camus to "Chère Madame Quentin"
    mardi 25 août |13.4 x 20.9 cm|Une feuille

    Autograph letter signed by Albert Camus to his housekeeper or caretaker, "Chère Madame Quentin." One page on a single leaf written in black ink, on NRF letterhead, accompanied by its envelope bearing the autograph address of the recipient. Horizontal crease inherent to the folding of the letter for mailing.

     

    Given that his own mother had been a housekeeper, the writer does not merely concern himself with domestic matters when addressing his employee. He also inquires after the wellbeing of his "Chère Madame Quentin" following her vacation: "I shall be in Paris on Monday or Tuesday at the latest (thus the 31st or the 1st). Could you ask Madame [...] (Pintres?), upon receipt of this letter, to stop forwarding my mail. I hope you were able to rest a little during the month of August and I send you my most faithful regards." (our own translation). 

     

    Accompanied by a telegram once again to Mme "Quentin 86 Rue de Varennes," dated "5-59."

     

    Autograph letters signed by Albert Camus are highly sought after today. This one bears witness to the considerate language the writer uses towards Madame Quentin, his housekeeper, a trade he knows intimately through his mother.

    €3,000
  2. La ballade de la geôle de Reading. - L'artiste en prison
    Oscar WILDE, Albert CAMUS (Pref.)
    La ballade de la geôle de Reading. - L'artiste en prison
    The Ballad of Reading Gaol
    Falaize|Paris 1952|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    La Ballade de la geôle de Reading. – L'Artiste en prison [The Ballad of Reading Gaol]
    Falaize | Paris 1952 | 11.5 x 17.5 cm | original wrappers
    New edition of the French translation by Jacques Bour and the first edition of Albert Camus' famous preface. One of 50 numbered copies on Madagascar paper, tirage de tête.
    A fine autograph inscription from Albert Camus: “à Michel Simon grand artiste avec les voeux chaleureux d'un de ses vieux admirateurs [For Michel Simon, a great artist, with warmest wishes from an old fan],” and an autograph inscription from the translator Jacques Bour: “à Michel Simon qui ferait crouler tous les murs! [For Michel Simon, who raised all the roofs!]”
    A rare and very good copy.
    €6,000
  3. Actuelles II - Chroniques 1948-1953
    Albert CAMUS
    Actuelles II - Chroniques 1948-1953
    Gallimard|Paris 1953|12 x 19 cm|broché

    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome, fine autograph inscription signed by Albert Camus : "à Albert Béguin qui trouvera ici les raisons de mes désaccords avec Esprit, avec mon bien cordial souvenir...[to Albert Bégiun who will find here the reasons for my disagreements with the Spirit, in friendly remembrance…]"
    A little light spotting primarily to upper cover and ffep.
    Retaining its advertising notice, entitled "Lettres sur la révolte".

    €2,500
  4. L'été
    Albert CAMUS
    L'été
    Gallimard|Paris 1954|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    Edition from the same year as the first edition.
    Minor restorations to the spine.
    Beautiful autograph inscription signed by Albert Camus to Irma Antonetto: "... pour lui rappeler nos promenades d'hiver et la fidèle pensée d'Albert Camus..." ["... to remind her of our winter walks and the faithful thoughts of Albert Camus..."]
    Irma Antonetto was the founder and director of the Associazione Culturale Italiana. During her forty-six years at the head of the Association, she invited nearly 400 intellectuals and numerous Nobel Prize winners to give readings in Italy. In 1964, she was named Knight of Merit of the Italian Republic, before being honored twenty years later by France for her tireless work in favor of culture.
    €2,500
  8. Pierre-Eugène Clairin
    Pierre-Eugène CLAIRIN, Albert CAMUS
    Pierre-Eugène Clairin
    Rombaldi|Paris 1946|29 x 39 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui

    First edition of only 100 copies, numbered by Pierre-Eugène Clairin on pur fil de Lana paper, plus a few hors commerce copies.
    Text by Albert Camus.
    With 7 etchings, 2 drypoints and three original lithographs (one in colors) by Pierre-Eugène Clairin, who has signed eight of the illustrations in pencil.
    A little light marginal worming, a good copy complete with its chemise and slipcase (with flaps).
    Rare.

    €2,300
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