290 - GIDE, André.

GIDE, André. The Pastoral Symphony. Paris, NRF, 1919. In-16, 151 pp. Modern blue morocco leather, raised ribbed spine, author’s name and title in gold lettering, date stamped at the bottom, double framing of multiple blind-stamped lines on the panels and covers, inside covers lined with gray morocco leather framed by a gold line and multiple blind-stamped lines, azure moiré satin endpapers, edges gilt on endpapers, original blue covers and spine preserved [Semet and Plumelle] (spine slightly faded, minimal rubbing on one corner, slight foxing on the title page). Provenance: Raymond Merckling, who was a friend and the first patron of Louis Jou (bookplate engraved by Louis Jou). Description: First edition in an elegant morocco binding by Semet and Plumelle. A fine copy of the second printing, completed on December 15, 1919; the title page and the spine of the cover bear the date 1920. One of 143 numbered copies in in-8° tellière format, on Arches laid paper; this one is one of 18 non-commercial copies numbered “F.” A short novel inspired by Rousseau that gained fame notably in the 1946 film adaptation starring Michèle Morgan, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes. A beautiful copy, perfectly produced by Semet & Plumelle.