Paul Claudel - Connaissance de l'Est - 1914

CLAUDEL (Paul)

Knowledge of the East.

Paris, Georges Crès & Cie, Korean Collection compiled under the direction of Victor Segalen, 1914.

2 volumes in a Chinese-style binding (28.5 x 18 cm), in a case-binding covered with dark blue silk, with cords and bone clasps, [6]-108; 109-226 pages (Complete). Wear to the case. Very good condition nevertheless.

Work from the Korean Collection, compiled under the direction of Victor Segalen. This is the third edition of this collection of poems that Paul Claudel wrote while he was in China.

Illustrated with black initials drawn by Gilbert de Voisins on a background of red seals collected by Jean Lartigue.

Print run of 630 copies, this one being one of 570 copies on Vergé Pelure (No. 243).

Fine copy.