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(21) ff.\u003cbr\u003e\nRed half-cloth boards à la Bradel, smooth spine, author and title in gilt (attributable to Semet \u0026 Plumelle).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unpublished autograph manuscript of an unfinished draft for a play based on the novel Métier d'amant, co-written by Toulet and Curnonsky and published under the pseudonym Perdiccas (Simonis Empis, 1900).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifteen loose fair-copy leaves, in another hand, have been added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manuscript comprises notes on the unfolding of Act I in 12 scenes, as well as fragments of dialogue and monologues.\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom the Jean de Buzelet collection, the manuscript is described as no. 58 in the catalogue of the Paul-Jean Toulet exhibition held at the Bibliothèque Nationale in 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvinced that « Il n'y a que deux routes qui mènent le poète à la gloire, le théâtre et la politique », Toulet tried his hand at dramatic writing several times: a comedy and an occasional piece in verse of his own composition were performed at the Théâtre des Nouveautés in Algiers, then a plan to translate As You Like It for a musical setting by Debussy came to nothing. His play Le Souper Interrompu, published posthumously in 1922, was performed for the first time at the Théâtre de Monte-Carlo on 4 December 1928.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine copy in its half-cloth boards à la Bradel, probably Semet \u0026 Plumelle, since Jean de Buzelet (1904–1972) entrusted many of his books to them.\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom the library of Jean de Buzelet; lot no. 22 in the sale of 27 May 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Librairie Alexis Noqué","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58295766188357,"sku":"0841","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/8611\/6421\/files\/1-IMG_9036.jpg?v=1781647008"},{"product_id":"clio","title":"Clio","description":"\u003cp\u003eFRANCE, Anatole. Clio.\u003cbr\u003e\nParis: Calmann Lévy, 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctavo (202 x 152 mm). (6) ff., 188 pp., (3) ff. Original wrappers and spine preserved.\u003cbr\u003e\nLavallière half morocco with corners, raised bands, author and title in gilt, top edge gilt over witnesses, slipcase (Semet \u0026 Plumelle).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst edition, a deluxe issue on Japan paper, with an autograph letter requesting that the copy of Clio be sent to Monsieur Capdevielle in Madrid.\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst printing of Mucha's 12 full-page colour compositions, one of 100 numbered copies on Japan paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the title of Clio (Muse of history), Anatole France gathered five short stories: le chanteur de Kymé — Komm l'atrébate — Farinata dagli uberti ou la guerre civile — le Roi boit — « La Muiron ».\u003cbr\u003e\nMucha, the celebrated painter and well-known poster artist, here produces illustrations of great beauty: one finds his very distinctive style with its tightly coiled lines, which won many followers — critics spoke of the « vermicelle » style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copy of great quality, perfectly preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Librairie Alexis Noqué","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58295815438661,"sku":"0825","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/8611\/6421\/files\/5-IMG_9019.jpg?v=1781647804"},{"product_id":"les-possedes-suivis-de-la-confession-de-stavroguine","title":"Les possédés suivis de la Confession de Stavroguine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOSTOÏEVSKI, Fiodor. 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This new translation by Jean Chuzeville fully restores the Russian text and adds the celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfession de Stavroguine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a chapter omitted from the original publication of the novel and rediscovered after Dostoïevski's death. 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