Pierre LAPRADE - Paul VALÉRY — Vers & Prose

"Ronald Davis, the only man in the world who possesses all that has published, Paul Valéry" | Nrf | Paris 1926 | 19.2 x 28 cm | Broché | Edition illustrée de 36 aquarelles de Pierre Laprade, un des 30 hors commerce imprimés sur vergé d'arches et sous couverture spéciale destinés aux 30 souscripteurs particuliers à tous les ouvrages de Paul Valéry. Bel exemplaire. Précieux envoi autographe signé de Paul Valéry à son ami le libraire, éditeur et bibliophile Ronald Davis : "Exemplaire de Ronald Davis, the only man in the world who possesses all that has published. Paul Valéry." | [ENGLISH DESCRIPTION FOLLOWS] Edition illustrated with 36 watercolours by Pierre Laprade, one of 30 hors commerce copies printed on Arches laid paper and issued in special wrappers for the 30 private subscribers to all of Paul Valéry's works. A fine copy. Precious signed presentation copy from Paul Valéry to his friend, the bookseller, publisher and bibliophile Ronald Davis : "Exemplaire de Ronald Davis, the only man in the world who possesses all that has published. Paul Valéry." *