BARTHOU (Louis) Rachel. Original typescript, the only copy of the complete text that exists with my manuscript, with corrections and parts crossed out. In-4, 148 typewritten pages, with autograph dispatch from Louis Barthou to Louis Schneider, dated February 5, 1926. Midnight blue morocco, gilt title, author and date on spine, damaged cardboard slipcase. Provenance: From the library of Louis Schneider, drama and music critic (an after-death sale took place at Drouot).

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