Robert D Valette — Deux Fatrasies

Cannes, Presses Ryp, 1963. First edition. Paperback. A very scarce limited edition poem by Robert D Valette. Illustrated by Salvador Dali. 'Deux Fatrasies' is a revival of a medieval nonsense verse-form written by Robert Dreyfus Valette. Valette is best known for his work as an editor. Very scarce in commerce. This work was limited to an edition of 99 copies, of which 70 were printed on Velin d'Arches paper. This copy is out of series and marked 'un des exemplaires d'auteur' to the colophon.  Signed by the author to the limitation page. In the original French. Leaves are loose, as issued, in the original wrappers with the edges uncut. Retaining the original glassine wrapper and tissue guards. Illustrated, with a vignette title page and three full page etched illustrations by Salvador Dali.  Collated, complete. In the publisher's original wraps. Externally, excellent with a few light marks and minor rolling to the head of the spine. In the original glassine wrap. Internally, the leaves are loose as issued. Pages are very bright with just the odd spot. Near Fine . Ill.: Salvador Dali. Near Fine .