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BRAQUE (Georges). - CHAR (René). The Library is...

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BRAQUE (Georges). - CHAR (René). The Library is on fire. [Paris], Louis Broder, 1956. In-4, (26) ff. including the first 2 and last 3 blanks, printed text reproducing the author's autograph manuscript, paperback, shirt and cardboard case of the publisher with burlap cover, hooked to the label printed on the back of the shirt. ORIGINAL EDITION, printed on Arches vellum, 146 copies (120 with etching) signed by the author and the artist. ONE OF THE SOME EXAMPLES NOT FOR SALE without printed justification, also on Arches vellum. Complete with the publisher's prospectus (1 f. in-4). SUPERB FRONTISPICE ENGRAVED WITH WATER FORTE BY GEORGES BRAQUE, on sheet included in the above snack.