Paul Eluard.
Poésie ininterrompue I et II. Paris, Gallimard, 1946-1953.
2 volumes in-12, black morocco, smooth spines, untrimmed, gilt heads, covers and spines preserved, cases (D.-H. Mercher, 1974).
First edition.
Numbered copies on vellum pur fil Lafuma-Navarre (n° LXXXIV / 105 and ex. G of 10 hors commerce / 135).
Collection very nicely bound by Mercher with the title in fancy gilt letters running at the foot of the boards.
Attached, from the same author :
- Like two drops of water. Poem. Paris, Éditions surréalistes chez José Corti, 1933.
In-12, black half-calf with small corners, smooth spine, untrimmed, gilt head, covers kept (D.-H. Mercher).
First edition: one of 175 copies on green paper, this one not justified.