Douze petits écrits

First edition, one of 718 numbered copies on laid paper, the only issue with 16 Japan copies.
Frontispiece with a portrait of the author lithographed by Mania Mavro.
Fine copy despite minor marginal tears of no consequence to the covers, spine slightly faded as usual.
Autograph inscription signed by Francis Ponge to the bookseller-bibliophile Max-Philippe Delatte: "... avec qui j'entretiens un commerce (au sens noble) dont je me félicite. Amicalement Francis Ponge" ["... with whom I maintain a relationship (in the noble sense) which pleases me greatly. Cordially Francis Ponge"].