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105 - Surrealism

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Surrealism Breton, André An interesting collection of 10 documents concerning André Breton’s book rights. Circa 1951–1962. Mostly typewritten copies of letters and proposals. Includes two copies of an extensive document written by Breton in 1951 regarding the reprinting of his books, as well as suggested topics for new publications, addressed to René Bertelé c/o Gaston Gallimard. Includes a cover letter from Breton’s attorney, Bomsel. Furthermore, three versions of a typographic letter with handwritten corrections by Breton regarding the transfer of rights for publications originally published by Jean-Claude Fasquelle to the publisher Jean-Claude Pauvert. Also included are letters from the attorneys Edmond and Emile-Jean Bomsel. - Some slight crease marks. Carbon copies in particular are discolored. Overall, in fair condition. Surrealism - Interesting collection of 10 documents concerning the book rights of André Breton. Typoscripts. - Contains two copies of an extensive document written by Breton in 1951 regarding the reprinting of his books as well as suggestions for new publications, addressed to René Bertelé for the attention of Gaston Gallimard. Includes an accompanying letter from Breton’s lawyer, Bomsel. Additionally, three versions of a typewritten letter with handwritten corrections by Breton regarding the transfer of rights for publications issued by Jean-Claude Fasquelle to the publisher Jean-Claude Pauvert. Also included are letters from his lawyers, Edmond and Emile-Jean Bomsel.

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