BELOT (Gabriel). St. Louis Island. [Paris: the author], 1917. - In-8, brown striped half morocco bradel, smooth back decorated at the ends with a piece of dark green morocco, gilt head, untrimmed, cover preserved (Trinckvel). Original edition dedicated to the philosopher and writer Han Ryner (1861-1938), of the first work written, illustrated and printed by the painter and engraver Gabriel Belot (1882-1962). It is a collection of prose poems that the author illustrated with 47 original woodblocks in the text and full page, most of which are printed in two tones. Only 66 copies of the edition were printed, signed by the author at the justification. It is one of 50 numbered copies on China paper (No. 30). Beautiful copy bound by Trinckvel for the politician and art lover Olivier Sainsère (1852-1923), one of Pablo Picasso's patrons. The pieces of green morocco on the spine are partially peeling off. A few minimal freckles. Provenance: Olivier Sainsere, with ex-libris.