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ALAIN-FOURNIER. LE GRAND MEAULNES, 1913. EX. SUR JAPON, MAROQUIN DOUBLÉ DE MERCIER (1916) AUX PROVENANCES PRESTIGIEUSES.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Alain-Fournier
- Le Grand Meaulnes. Paris, Émile-Paul frères, 1913.
In-8 (183 x 110 mm). Maroquin vert lierre janséniste, doublure de maroquin vert émeraude ornée d'un jeu de filets dorés de style art nouveau en encadrement, tranches dorées sur témoins, couverture et dos (G. Mercier Sr de son père, 1916).Dos très légèrement passé. Exceptionnel exemplaire de tête en maroquin doublé aux provenances prestigieuses. Un des 10 exemplaires de tête sur papier impérial du Japon (n° 7). Paru en octobre 1913, "Le Grand Meaulnes surprit par sa nouveauté et les nombreux admirateurs que le livre avait suscités s'indignèrent du verdict de l'Académie Goncourt, le mercredi 3 décembre attribuant le prix à Marc Elder. Toutefois, Alain-Fournier fut particulièrement sensible au long article de Rachilde dans le Mercure de France du 16 décembre 1913 où elle souligne le "don d'enfance" qui caractérise l'œuvre : "Voici bien l'histoire la plus délicieuse et la mieux racontée qui puisse se lire avec le cœur comme avec les yeux..." (Marie-Françoise Quignard). Cet ouvrage est l'unique œuvre achevée d'Alain-Fournier, qui tomba face à l'ennemi dix mois plus tard, le 2 septembre 1914, à l'âge de vingt-huit ans.Le Grand Meaulnes, roman initiatique et onirique, eut une influence considérable sur de nombreux artistes.
Provenance
Aimé Laurent (ex-libris) -- Laurent Meeûs (ex-libris, n° 1086) -- Jean Bonna (ex-libris).
Literature
M.-Fr. Quignard, 1913, B.n.f., 1983, n° 191.
Condition
Dos très légèrement passé.
"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."
"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."