COCTEAU, Jean.
Spanish Ceremonial of the Phoenix followed by The Chess Game. Paris, Gallimard, [1961].
In-4 [234 x 185] of 31 pp. and (2) ff : paperback.
First edition of this collection of poems, dedicated to
Concha Garcia Lorca, sister of the Spanish poet.
AUTOGRAPHIC SENTENCE SIGNED : to Pierre Bergé // his // old friend // faithful //
Jean // * 1961
Jean Cocteau was for Pierre Bergé, with Jean Giono, one of his favorite writers : he maintained with each of them a fervent friendly relationship. Cocteau was probably the most important literary encounter of his life; he became the owner of the moral rights.
Some soiling to the cover.