(Corti) CHAR, Rene. (HUGO, Valentine): Closet for a schoolchildren's path. Paris : GLM, 1937. One volume in-8° square paperback under printed and filled covers. Complete with the reproduction of the 5 full-page drypoints by Valentine HUGO. Printed at 334 numbered copies. 1 of 280 on tinted rotogravure (P.A. Benoit : n°12) Enriched with a beautiful handwritten letter signed by René Char to José Corti : " à José Corti. In homage to an already old friendship which I am very sincerely pleased about, given its frank quality. With my affectionate wishes. René Char"; and another signed by Valentine Hugo: "Very friendly in memory of so many memories of the time of the heroic editions... Valentine Hugo". A few small freckles opposite the illustrations otherwise a VERY GOOD copy.

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