Signed, Philippe Le Roy (Gabriel du Chastain) - Em Nome da Liberdade ... - 1945

A rare copy of the work In the Name of Freedom… A New French Revolution?, by Philippe Le Roy (pseudonym of Gabriel du Chastain), published by Parceria António Maria Pereira, Lisbon.

This is a particularly interesting and unusual copy, featuring a handwritten dedication and the author's original signature, dated in Lisbon, December 1945, giving it added historical and collectible value.

The handwritten dedication lists the author's real name, Gabriel du Chastain, followed by the designation of his literary pseudonym Philippe Le Roy, which reinforces the authenticity and documentary relevance of the copy.

The work, originally titled Prisons de l’Épuration, addresses the political and social context of France in the period immediately following World War II, making this exemplar especially relevant from a historical standpoint.

Features:

• Author: Philippe Le Roy (Gabriel du Chastain)
• Title: In the Name of Freedom… A New French Revolution?
• Publisher: António Maria Pereira Partnership
• Editing location: Lisbon
• Date: circa 1945 (dedication dated December 1945)
• Binding: stapled
• Language: Portuguese
• Original signature of the author: yes
• Handwritten dedication: yes
• Provenance identified: Lisbon

Condition:

A copy in acceptable overall condition, showing signs of use and aging consistent with its age, including wear to the cover, yellowing of the paper, and handling marks. Complete and stable structure, with no loose pages.

Remarks

Signed copies of this work are extremely rare on the market, especially those with a dated dedication and identification of the author under their real name and pseudonym.

A piece of interest for collectors of historical literature, post-war documents, and rare works with original signatures.