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171 - H. BATAILLE Faces and Thoughts.
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Estimate €120 - €220
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Description
H. BATAILLE Faces and Thoughts. Paris, Librairie Ollendorff, 1901, 1 vol. in large folio, illustrated with lithographs by Henri Bataille depicting 22 famous figures (a record of memories and encounters). A unique edition. Brown half-basane binding with corner pieces, smooth spine, cover preserved. A fine copy (a few foxing spots, some rubbing to the binding); an autographed copy signed by the author and dedicated to Paul Ginisty (writer and journalist). Appraisal carried out by Pascal GUILLEBAUD. Lot from a voluntary sale.
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About the sale Manuscripts, Philately and Bibliophilia
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Auction time 06/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 06/18/2026 at 5:09 PM
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