Lot 135
  • 135

Cocteau, Jean

Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Cocteau, Jean
  • Le Cap de Bonne Espérance. Poème. Paris, Éditions de la Sirène, 1919.
édition originale. In-16 (162 x 125 mm).



tirage limité à 510 exemplaires, un des 500 sur papier bouffant numéroté.



reliure signée jean-luc honegger, datée 1987. Box triple bleu roi, mosaïqué de veau marbré et d'une pastille rouge sur le premier plat. Titre doré au dos, tête dorée, non rogné, couverture, boîte en demi-box.

Condition

Non rogné, couvertures conservées, boîte en demi-box.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Le recueil témoigne de la métamorphose du poète reniant ses trois premiers essais poétiques. La mise en page et l'inspiration sont proches des expériences de la poésie cubiste.
L'ouvrage est dédié à l'aviateur Roland Garros, as de la Grande Guerre.