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six books of french literature are stacked on top of each othertwo pages of a book with the title les propos d ' alainnan open book with a picture of a man on the cover of itan open book on a white table with a red and black coveran open book with writing on it on a tablethe front cover of a book with a picture of mars on itan open book with a picture of a man on the coveran open book with writing on it sitting on top of a tablean old book opened to show two pages of the title of a novelan open book with a picture of a plane on ita close up of a book that is open on a tablean open book sitting on top of a table next to a cup of coffeean old book with a black and white image on itthe front cover of a book with red writing on itan open book with a picture of a man in a coat and hata close up of a text on a piece of paper
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131 - ALAIN, Émile-Auguste Chartier, known as *Réunion*: a collect…
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ALAIN, Émile-Auguste Chartier, known as *Réunion*: a collection of four titles in numbered first editions, including the famous pamphlet *Mars ou la guerre jugée*. A fine collection bringing together the remarks and writings of the philosopher-journalist, who shares his experiences and perspectives on the First World War and the rise of fascism. - *Les Propos d’Alain*. Paris, NRF, 1920, 2 in-8 volumes, paperback (some foxing and water stains; spine restored and missing on the first volume). First edition. Numbered copy on Lafuma de Voiron pure-fibre vellum (no. 456). - *Mars ou la guerre jugée*. Paris, NRF, 1921, in-8, paperback (cover browned at the edges, some foxing). First edition. Numbered copy on Lafuma de Voiron pure-fibre vellum (no. 826). - Sequel to *Mars*. *Convulsions of Force* – *The Failure of Force*. Paris, NRF, 1939, 2 volumes in-12, paperback, uncut (crease on the front cover of vol. 1). First edition. One of 90 copies numbered on Lafuma-Navarre alfa paper (nos. 54 and 74). - War Memoirs. Paris, Hartmann, 1937, in-8, paperback, frontispiece portrait of the author in military uniform. First edition. One of 200 copies numbered on Lafuma pure-fibre vellum (no. 66), the only high-quality paper used after 10 Japon.
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