Vildrac, Charles — Chants Du Desespere

Paris, France, Librairie Gallimard, Librairie Generale, Livres Anciens et Modernes, 1920. First Edition. Softcover. Size: 16mo 6" - 7" tall. Unique in the trade, there being no additional copies available on-line currently in this state and condition, being a First Edition copy of Chants du Desespere and SIGNED, being inscribed warmly, "A Mademoiselle Ruth Rogers qui fait a mer livres le gracieux honneur de s'occuper d'cus. Ces . . . Charles VIldrac, fevr. 31." Bound in blue wraps, printed, in gate-fold, moderately worn, chipping along top and bottom edges, interior toned but clean and unmarked. The author, Charles Vildrac (November 22, 1882 – June 25, 1971), was born "Charles Messager," a French libertarian playwright, says his Wikipedia entry, "poet and author of what some consider the first modern children's novel, L'Île rose (1924)." The "Prix de poésie Charles Vildrac" is named for him. Unique in the trade.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . Signed by Author. . Good