Sous la Coupole

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy despite a small repaired tear at foot of spine.
Work illustrated with numerous drawings by Sapho.
Signed autograph inscription from Sapho to Anne-Marie Vaneau with an original drawing representing a woman from the front, perhaps the dedicatee.
Our copy is expanded with a large original drawing by Sapho, executed in black felt-tip pen in the manner of Pablo Picasso on a paper tablecloth from the brasserie La Coupole - famous gathering place of the Montparnos, representing the faces of a group of 9 friends and which was entitled by Sapho "Où est mon autocar de camarades?"
The drawing has been captioned at top left in blue felt-tip pen, probably by Anne-Marie Vaneau "La Coupole, 8 Mai 1985 24h30. Poncho - Benoit - Anne-Marie (dessin de Sapho).