Christine de Burgat — Les Grand Frissons: Poemes

Paris, Jouve & Cie , 1920 . First edition. Paperback. An exceptionally scarce presentation copy of this patriotic WWI poetry cycle, inscribed by the author Christine de Burgat to the novelist Jacques des Gachons. In the publisher's original paper wraps.First edition. An exceptionally scarce copy of this work, with no copies held institutionally. Inscribed by the author to the half title to French novelist, poet, essayist, art critic and naturalist writer, Jacques des Gachons: "À M. Jacques des Gachons, hommage très distingué, Christine de Burgat."  A moving First World War poetry collection spanning the full duration of the conflict, dated "2 août 1914 - 11 novembre 1920." With poems on major wartime figures and events such as Joffre et Viviani à Washington, Les Français à Mulhouse, Les Champs Sacrés (aux grands morts de la Marne). Publisher"s "Prière d"Insérer" slip signed by the author ("Christine") is loosely inserted, describing the work as an "epic book of the war." In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, smart. Slight age toning to wraps with the odd spot, more so to perimeters. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities resulting in the odd small crease. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean if age toned. The odd spot, heavier to fore edge. Author's inscription to half title. Many pages uncut, including the title page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .