DESNOS (Robert).
The Night of loveless nights.
Antwerp, 1930. - In-folio, 330x254: 36 pp, (2 ff. last blank), printed cover. Paperback, lined cover.

First edition illustrated with 3 full-page black compositions by painter Georges MALKINE (1898-1970).
One of 110 copies on Arches paper, this being one of 100 numbered in Arabic numerals, enriched with this handsome autograph letter from the author to journalist, radio producer and playwright Samy Simon (1905-1988): 
 à Samy Simon // ce petit carnet d'un voyage // dont on ne revient pas // toujours // son ami // Robert Desnos
A few discreet and skilful restorations to the spine.
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Lot no. 153

DESNOS (Robert). The Night of loveless nights. Antwerp, 1930. - In-folio, 330x254: 36 pp, (2 ff. last blank), printed cover. Paperback, lined cover. First edition illustrated with 3 full-page black compositions by painter Georges MALKINE (1898-1970). One of 110 copies on Arches paper, this being one of 100 numbered in Arabic numerals, enriched with this handsome autograph letter from the author to journalist, radio producer and playwright Samy Simon (1905-1988): à Samy Simon // ce petit carnet d'un voyage // dont on ne revient pas // toujours // son ami // Robert Desnos A few discreet and skilful restorations to the spine.

Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
€1,000
Buyer's premium
28%
DESNOS (Robert). The Night of loveless nights. Antwerp, 1930. - In-folio, 330x254: 36 pp, (2 ff. last blank), printed cover. Paperback, lined cover. First edition illustrated with 3 full-page black compositions by painter Georges MALKINE (1898-1970). One of 110 copies on Arches paper, this being one of 100 numbered in Arabic numerals, enriched with this handsome autograph letter from the author to journalist, radio producer and playwright Samy Simon (1905-1988): à Samy Simon // ce petit carnet d'un voyage // dont on ne revient pas // toujours // son ami // Robert Desnos A few discreet and skilful restorations to the spine.
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