ALDE
98
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HOUELLEBECQ (Michel). *La Carte et le Territoire*.
See original version (French)
98
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HOUELLEBECQ (Michel). *La Carte et le Territoire*.
See original version (French)
Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
HOUELLEBECQ (Michel). *La Carte et le Territoire*. Paris, Flammarion, 2010. In-8, paperback, untrimmed. First edition of the author’s fifth novel, winner of the Prix Goncourt in 2010.
One of the first 80 copies printed on pure-fibre Malmenayde vellum, the only high-quality paper used.
Upon its publication, the novel sparked fierce controversy following the discovery of passages inspired by Wikipedia entries, which Houellebecq later claimed was a form of documentary writing.
Copy as published, in mint condition.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Eros & Thanatos – Selected extracts from the L-D S library
Auction location
Auction time
10/07/2026 at 2:00 PM
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