Les coeurs purs

First collected edition, one of 111 numbered copies on vergé pur fil, one the réimposés copies in "tellière" quarto format, the most limited deluxe issue (tirage de tête).
This volume brings together the following texts: "Mary de Cork", "Makhno et sa juive", and "Le thé du capitaine Sogoub".

Contemporary Art Deco-style 3/4 binding of black morocco-grained roan, spine with five raised bands framed by blind fillets extending onto the boards, gilt date at the foot, minor rubbing to the spine, marbled paper boards, endleaves and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, gilt top edge.
A few minor instances of foxing.

Presentation copy, signed and inscribed by Joseph Kessel to Monsieur and Madame R.E. Pierre.