Ensemble complet du manuscrit et du tapuscrit de la chanson de Boris Vian intitulée "Quand fleurit le marronnier du square"

Complete set of Boris Vian's working manuscript and typescript, genesis of the song "Quand fleurit le marronnier du square".
- one perforated leaf handwritten in pencil and ink by Boris Vian.
- one perforated leaf typed, fair copy of the manuscript.
This song was never performed.

Quand fleurit le marronnier du square
Autour de nous, le printemps se prépare
De ses doigts verts, il bat le jeu
Donnant aux deux amoureux
Un as de coeur, la carte du bonheur

["When the chestnut tree blooms in the square / Around us, spring is preparing / With its green fingers, it plays the game / Giving to the two lovers / An ace of hearts, the card of happiness"]

Provenance: Fondation Boris Vian.