VIALATTE (Alexandre). The Fruits of the Congo. Roman. Paris : Gallimard, [1951]. - In-8, paperback. First edition. Copy of the press service, with this autograph letter signed on the first blank page : " To Madame // Lebrun // this n° 1 // in friendly homage // AVialatte // Paris 21 sept(em)bre 51 " The letter is addressed to the wife of the director of Grasset . It is dated September 21, 1951, the day after the printing was completed. It would thus be the very first dedicated copy of this book, hence the mention "this n° 1". Copy very well preserved.