Lot 189
  • 189

Saint-Exupéry, Antoine de

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description

  • Saint-Exupéry, Antoine de
  • Citadelle.Paris, Gallimard, 1948.
édition originale. Fort in-8 (217 x 135 mm).



reliure signée d'alix. Maroquin janséniste bleu nuit, dos lisse, bordure intérieure décorée, tranches dorées sur témoins, couverture et dos, étui.

Condition

Couvertures et dos conservés, étui.
"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

Publié quatre ans après la mort de Saint-Exupéry, Citadelle est en quelque sorte son testament spirituel. L'ouvrage est constitué de l'ensemble des notes éparses retrouvées dans ses papiers. Il doit son unité au narrateur : un prince du désert à qui son père transmet une leçon de sagesse.
Exemplaire finement établi par Mme Alix.