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14 - APOLLINAIRE, Guillaume. *Ombre de mon amour*.
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Estimate €200 - €300
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APOLLINAIRE, Guillaume. *Ombre de mon amour*. Poems. Vésenaz near Geneva, Pierre Cailler – ‘Beaux textes, textes rares, textes inédits’ series, 1947. In-12, full aubergine morocco, smooth spine, covers cold-stamped and decorated with adhesive tape letters in various colours forming the word ‘amour’ on the front cover and ‘ombre’ on the back, gilt headband, covers and spine intact, edged slipcase. 171 pp., two frontispiece portraits and 18 plates on coated paper. Spine slightly faded. First edition of this collection of poems dedicated to Lou. It is illustrated with two frontispiece portraits, one of which is by Picasso, as well as numerous previously unpublished documents and drawings reproduced on coated paper. One of 3,000 numbered copies on buff paper. A copy in excellent condition, in a unique and very well-made binding.
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About the sale Sale of collectable books and first editions – Varia III –
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Auction time 09/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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