ARAGON (Louis). Set of 2 works in limited edition. 1) Le paysan de Paris. Paris, NRF, 1926. In-4° tellière bound in half garnet morocco with corners, spine ribbed, gilt head, cover and spine preserved. Binding signed Bernasconi. First edition printed at 1053 copies, this one 1 of 100 destined for the Bibliophiles de la Nouvelle Revue Française. 2) Persecuted, persecutor. Paris, Éd. Denoël et Steele, 1931. Large in-8° bound in half garnet morocco, smooth spine, gilt border on covers, gilt head, cover and spine preserved. First edition printed at 1015 copies, ours 1 of 70 on Johannot. Originally published by Editions surréalistes, two labels on the cover and title page indicate Denoël et Steele. Complete with errata. Very good condition Very good condition Minimal and scattered spotting to vol. Persecuted persecutor

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