Alfred Jarry - Gestes suivis des Paralipomènes d’Ubu - 1920
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Alfred Jarry, Gestes suivis des Paralipomènes d’Ubu, first edition (1920), softback published in Paris by Aux Éditions du "Sagittaire" chez Simon Kra, 160 pages, 15.5 x 15.5 cm, in French, illustrated with seven aquatinted etchings by Géo A. Drains (including a colour frontispiece and six full‑page plates), edition of 1040 copies (this copy 940 on Hollande Van Gelder Zonen paper), in very good condition.
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First collected edition in book form.
A beautiful copy of this illustrated work. Softback, covers with red titles and gilt illustration. A touch of nicking to the head and tail of the spine only.
7 etchings with aquatint by Géo A. Drains: a colour frontispiece and 6 full-page plates printed in sanguine. The text pages and chapter headings carry a repeated decoration in red and black.
Edition of 1040 copies, this one of 940 copies on Hollande Van Gelder Zonen paper.
152 pages of text, followed by approximately eight unnumbered pages. 15.5 x 15.5 cm.
The covers are in excellent condition, with just a slight nick to the bottom edge of the wrapper. Inside, there is mild to moderate offsetting from the plates.
The edition was produced under the direction of the young André Malraux, this was the start of his career.
Jarry died in 1907. This is the first edition in book form of a posthumous gathering of his texts:
Paralipomènes d’Ubu: “things left out”, fragments and pieces from Ubu Roi.
The illustrator. Géo A. Drains is an intriguing, little-known figure. He also illustrated Lautréamont and, under the pseudonym “Couperyn”, erotica
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We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
First collected edition in book form.
A beautiful copy of this illustrated work. Softback, covers with red titles and gilt illustration. A touch of nicking to the head and tail of the spine only.
7 etchings with aquatint by Géo A. Drains: a colour frontispiece and 6 full-page plates printed in sanguine. The text pages and chapter headings carry a repeated decoration in red and black.
Edition of 1040 copies, this one of 940 copies on Hollande Van Gelder Zonen paper.
152 pages of text, followed by approximately eight unnumbered pages. 15.5 x 15.5 cm.
The covers are in excellent condition, with just a slight nick to the bottom edge of the wrapper. Inside, there is mild to moderate offsetting from the plates.
The edition was produced under the direction of the young André Malraux, this was the start of his career.
Jarry died in 1907. This is the first edition in book form of a posthumous gathering of his texts:
Paralipomènes d’Ubu: “things left out”, fragments and pieces from Ubu Roi.
The illustrator. Géo A. Drains is an intriguing, little-known figure. He also illustrated Lautréamont and, under the pseudonym “Couperyn”, erotica
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Art, Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Gestes suivis des Paralipomènes d’Ubu
Author/ Illustrator
Alfred Jarry
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1920
Height
155 mm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
155 mm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris: Aux Éditions du "Sagittaire" chez Simon Kra
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
160
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