First edition of this collection of poems by French Surrealist Paul Eluard, published in Paris in 1932 by Editions des Cahiers. 8vo (5.75 × 7.75 inches), original black-and-green printed wrappers, with a completely intact plain glassine protective wrapper, possibly contemporary. One of 1,000 numbered copies on Alfa, this copy no. 436, following 10 copies on Japon nacré containing an etching by Yves Tanguy. An important collection of Éluard’s Surrealist poetry from the central period of his association with the movement. Wrappers exceptionally well preserved beneath the glassine; light age toning and minor wear. A particularly attractive copy of the first edition.
First edition of this collection of poems by French Surrealist Paul Eluard, published in Paris in 1932 by Editions des Cahiers. 8vo (5.75 × 7.75 inches), original black-and-green printed wrappers, with a completely intact plain glassine protective wrapper, possibly contemporary. One of 1,000 numbered copies on Alfa, this copy no. 436, following 10 copies on Japon nacré containing an etching by Yves Tanguy. An important collection of Éluard’s Surrealist poetry from the central period of his association with the movement. Wrappers exceptionally well preserved beneath the glassine; light age toning and minor wear. A particularly attractive copy of the first edition.
