Claude Anet (pen-name of Jean Schopfer) — La rive d'Asie. Roman.

Paris, Bernard Grasset, FIRST EDITION of this novel by CLaude Anet (nom de plume of early tennis star Jean Schopfer). From a total large-paper edition of 197 numbred copies, this is one of only 19 numbered copies printed on fine Annam de Rives wove paper. 240 pp. Laid in is A FASCINATING TWO-PAGE SIGNED AUTOGRAPH LETTER FROM ANET TO LOUIS BRUN who, as the director of Bernard Grasset Editeur, was the publisher of the present volume. In the letter Anet describes a book tour through Eastern Europe (Prague, Budapest, Vienna...) to publicize "Ariane", his best-known work. 4to. Original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT, in the original chemise and (lightly-worn) slipcase.