Peines de coeur

First edition, one of the copies on ordinary paper.

Losses and tears to spine, small losses to corners of the boards, which are slightly sunned at edges.

Printed stamp "Fondation Dufraine - Institut de France" at head of upper wrapper.

Fine signed presentation inscription from René Maran to his friend Charles Kunstler: "A bon vieil ami Charles Kunstler pour lui rappeler que, la plupart du temps, notre vie est tissée de petites joies et de grandes peines de coeur. Tout affectueusement. René Maran."