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JOUHANDEAU (Marcel). A set of 3 volumes, in-12 or in-4, in f…
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JOUHANDEAU (Marcel). A set of 3 volumes, in-12 or in-4, in f…
See original version (French)
Estimate €60 - €80
Voluntary lot
Description
JOUHANDEAU (Marcel). A set of 3 volumes, in-12 or in-4, in fine condition:
1/ A bound collection of three texts in their first editions. One in-12 volume, in post-war green half-shagreen, with original covers preserved.
A/ Reflections on Old Age and Death. Paris, Grasset, 1956. Press copy, printed on Alfa mousse paper, featuring an autograph dedication by the author. Handwritten ‘ex dono’ inscription.
B/ Uncle Henri. Paris, Gallimard, 1943. A copy printed on chestnut paper.
C/ Saint Philippe Néri. Paris, Plon, 1957. One of 25 copies printed on Lafuma pure-thread paper reserved for the Henri Lefebvre bookshop.
2/ Éloge de la Volupté. Paris, NRF – Gallimard – ‘Métamorphoses’ collection, 1951. An in-12 volume, full post-bound cardboard, covers preserved. Special edition.
3/ Carnets de Don Juan. Paris, Paul Morihien, 1947. One in-4 volume, post-war half-shagreen with corner pieces, covers and spine preserved.
Printed in a run of 800 copies. One of the 500 copies printed on Condat vellum in in-4 écu format (no. 411).
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About the sale
Antique and modern books: catalogued sale
Auction location
Auction time
11/14/2026 at 10:30 AM
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