(HUGO (Valentine)) - ARNIM (Achim d'). Strange... Lot 166

(HUGO (Valentine)) - ARNIM (Achim d'). Strange Tales. Illustrations by Valentine Hugo. Introduction by André Breton. Preface by Théophile Gautier. Translation by Théophile Gautier Fils. Paris : Cahiers Libres, 1933. - In-4, paperback, filled cover. Beautiful edition of this collection of tales, illustrated with 4 compositions by Valentine HUGO, one of which is in color on the cover and 3 in black outside the text. The introduction by André Breton is here in its original edition. EXAMPLE OF FRANCIS DE MIOMANDRE, one of the 2000 on vellum (n° 148), enriched with this letter from the artist on the first page : " To Mr Francis de Miomandre // Homage from the illustrator // with his feelings of deep // sympathy // Valentine Hugo " A very well preserved copy .