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430 - The poet. Memoirs of a man of letters, written by himself.
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Estimate €250 - €300

Description

The poet. Memoirs of a man of letters, written by himself. Preceded by a notice and the key to the names of the principal characters. 5 vol. in-12 (foxing to the fronts with discharge on the titles, rare pitting). - Last edition, "the best of the three" given by the famous underground publishing house, with a key missing from the first two. Limited edition of 500 copies on hollande. Illus. of 5 different fronts, including the author's portrait, drawn and etched by Chauvet. Title and cover finial with satyr straddling a pipe with the words "Gay et doux c'est". - Ref Pia 1160 - Kearney, Gay & Doucé, 98. - Not in Dutel. - Prov. Henri Carret (bookplate).

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430 - The poet. Memoirs of a man of letters, written by himself. See original version (French)

430 - The poet. Memoirs of a man of letters, written by himself.
See original version (French)