GIDE, André.
Le Roi Candaule. Paris la revue Blanche, 1901; in-8 red jansenist morocco, ribbed spine,
lining of ivory mosaic morocco, red silk endpapers, cover and spine preserved
(binding by Huser).
First edition.
One of 10 copies on China paper, the only large paper (n° 18)
Autograph address to Henri de Régnier, in green pencil on the title page: "To Henri de Régnier
in friendly homage".
Joint: autograph letter signed by André Gide to Romains Coolus, critic having defended the King
Candaule in an article of the Revue Blanche;
From the Charles Hayoit library
