Lot 133
  • 133

Gracq, Julien

Estimate
500 - 800 EUR
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Description

  • Gracq, Julien
  • Liberté grande. Paris, José Corti, [1946].
  • ink, paper and leather
In-12 (192 x 127 mm). Broché. Chemise étui demi-maroquin bordeaux d’Alain Devauchelle.
Papier légèrement bruni
, couvertures en parfait état.

Edition originale, ornée d'un frontispice par André Masson gravé sur bois.
Un des 15 exemplaires sur papier bouffant réservés à la presse (n° 974).

Envoi autographe daté et signé de l’auteur : "à Albert Béguin / en toute sympathie / Julien Gracq / 7-2-47".
Albert Béguin fut le second directeur de la revue Esprit, après Emmanuel Mounier.

Provenance : Albert Béguin -- Jean Belias (Piasa, 29 mai 2008, n° 157).

Condition

Papier légèrement bruni, couvertures en parfait état.
"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."