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belle de jour, a novel written by j russell, and illustrated by j russellan open book sitting on top of a table next to a white wallan open book with a picture of a bird on itan open book that has a picture of a cat on itan open book sitting on top of a table next to a cup of coffeean old book sitting on top of a table next to a glass stand
KÂ- MONDO / KAPANDJI MORHANGE

190 - KESSEL, Joseph. *Belle de jour*.
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Estimate €150 - €200
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Description
KESSEL, Joseph. *Belle de jour*. Paris, Gallimard, 1928. In-12, paperback. 235 pp. Spine slightly creased. First edition of this iconic novel by Joseph Kessel, featuring a young woman from the bourgeoisie who leads a double life by working as a prostitute in the afternoons. One of 1,056 numbered copies on Lafuma-Navarre pure-fibre vellum (no. 932). In good condition.
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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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