JAMMES, Francis.

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JAMMES, Francis.
The Christian Georgics. Chants I and II [Chants III and IV - Chants V, VI and VII]. Paris, Mercure de France, 1911-1912. 3 volumes in-12 [207 x 150] of (1) blank f., 60 pp., (1) f.; (1) f., 60 pp., (1) f.; 89 pp., (1) f. : paperback, later folder and case. First edition. Copies printed on Arches laid paper (I n° 78, II n° 243, III n° 13). Autograph signed in blue pencil on the false title of the first volume: to Pierre Louÿs // homage from // F. Jammes A beautiful autograph letter signed by André Gide, his discoverer, addressed to Francis Jammes is enclosed: Dear friend, No, you have written nothing more beautiful than these Géorgiques - and even I do not believe in our poetry to which they can be compared. The book is penetrated on all sides by a calm and dazzling light [...]. Nice copy, as issued and complete with the three required volumes. Attached from the same author : - L'Antigyde ou Élie de Nacre. Novel. Paris, Mercure de France, 1932. In-8 [183 x 130] of 234 pp, (3) ff. the last one blank : red half-chagrin of the period, spine ribbed, gilt head, cover and spine preserved. First edition : one of 220 numbered copies on Lafuma laid paper (n° 191).
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