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three old letters and envelopes with a picture of a housethe book le livvre de ma mere is sitting on a standan open book with writing on it sitting on top of a tabletwo envelopes with a picture of a house and a stamp on theman open book with the title le livve de ma mere unf on ita open book with a picture of a cat on ita close up of an old book with writing on itan old book sitting on top of a white table next to a white wallan old book sitting on top of a white table next to a white wall
KÂ- MONDO / KAPANDJI MORHANGE

100 - COHEN, Albert. My Mother’s Book.
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Estimate €100 - €150
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Description
COHEN, Albert. My Mother’s Book. Paris, Gallimard, 1970. In-12, paperback, flapped cover. 221 pp. Spine very slightly sun-faded and creased. A copy belonging to Françoise Kostolany (1937–2025) with her handwritten bookplate dated 1972. An economist with a passion for psychology and the diamond market, she built up a significant collection alongside her husband, the financial expert André Kostolany. Included is an autographed calling card from Albert Cohen (two lines in his own hand, with envelope) addressed to her: “with his sincere thanks and warmest regards”. 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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