First edition on ordinary paper.
Small spots, not serious, to head of the covers and the endpaper.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by Jean Cocteau to his friend Francis Poulenc : "A Francis Poulenc qui est musique son Jean."
First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pur fil paper, from the deluxe issue, preceded by 10 copies on Japanese paper and 20 on Holland paper.
Endpapers very slightly and partially darkened, of no consequence.
A rare and attractive copy, complete with the folding photographic frontispiece depicting the Unknown Woman of the Seine.
Céline's only published theatrical work, written in 1926, six years before Journey to the End of the Night, to which it may be regarded as a prelude. The character of Bardamu already makes his appearance here, working as a doctor for the League of Nations in Cameroon before travelling to the United States and Switzerland, and eventually...
Rare first edition of Hector Berlioz's first book.
Some restorations to the top spine-end, volume label on the spine of the second volume not fully visible, boards strengthened or lined (first board of the first volume), some stains on the first boards of both volumes.
Fine condition inside almost without any foxing.
Our copy is housed in green half shagreen chemises and slipcases, marbled paper boards, slipcases lined with the same shagreen, gilt titles and dates on the spine.
Rare.
