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an old document with a handwritten letter on it and a picture of an airplane
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €250 - €350
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Surrealism Breton, André An interesting collection of 10 documents relating to André Breton’s book rights. Circa 1951–1962. Mostly typewritten carbon copies of letters and synopses. Includes two copies of an extensive document written by Breton in 1951 concerning the reprinting of his books, as well as suggestions for new titles, addressed to René Bertelé for the attention of Gaston Gallimard. Includes a covering letter from Breton’s solicitor, Bomsel. Furthermore, three versions of a typewritten letter with handwritten corrections by Breton regarding the transfer of rights for publications originally published by Jean-Claude Fasquelle to the publisher Jean-Claude Pauvert. Also includes letters from the solicitors Edmond and Emile-Jean Bomsel. - Some slight crease marks. The carbon copies in particular are discoloured. Overall in good condition. Surrealism – An interesting collection of 10 documents concerning the book rights of André Breton. Typoscripts. - Contains two copies of an extensive document written by Breton in 1951 concerning the reprinting of his books, as well as suggestions for new publications, addressed to René Bertelé for the attention of Gaston Gallimard. Includes an accompanying letter from Breton’s lawyer, Bomsel. Furthermore, three versions of a typewritten letter with handwritten corrections by Breton concerning the transfer of the rights to publications published by Jean-Claude Fasquelle to the publisher Jean-Claude Pauvert. Also includes letters from his lawyers, Edmond and Emile-Jean Bomsel.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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