Henry de Montherlant / Gabriel Zendel - Les Célibataires - 1964

A charming, illustrated limited edition of this fascinating novel exploring the lives of two elderly bachelor aristocrats, Monsieur Élie de Coëtquidan and Monsieur Léon de Coantré, living together in a family home in Paris -

The story begins with the death of Madame de Coantré, Léon's mother, who played a protective role for the two men. Before dying, she advises her son to take care of his uncle Élie-

Léon, who owns nothing, decides to take on the debts of his mother's estate despite the advice of his notary. He soon finds himself ruined and must leave the family home with his uncle Élie. The novel recounts the financial and emotional difficulties encountered by the two old bachelors, as well as their interactions with other characters, such as Simone de Bauret, Léon's niece -

Gabriel Zendel's original lithographs add a unique visual dimension to this edition, enriching the reading experience -

Henry de Montherlant / Gabriel Zendel - The Singles - 1964 - Editions Lidis -

Very good condition of the binding, paperback work under soft cover, cardboard slipcase and slipcase, smooth decorated spine, gilt title and ornamentation -

Very good interior condition, fresh, with uncut pages, a work adorned with beautiful color engravings outside the text, including a frontispiece, with red titling, limited to 4,000 copies.

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