Maurice Heim — Les Flã¨Ches D&Apos;or

Paris, Edward Sansot, 1920. Paperback. A very scarce and signed poetry anthology from the romantic tradition, written by early twentieth century French writer Maurice Heim. Les Flèches D'or (The Golden Arrows), a very scarce poetry anthology, written and signed by French writer Maurice Heim. Published by Edward Sansot in 1920.In the publisher's original paper covers, with the poet's inscription and signature to the front free end paper. Despite this particular gem being a poetic anthology, Heim has written a number of biographies, including on the Napoleonic general Francois Christophe Kellerman and the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. The whimsical poems in this his anthology have a strong romantic influence, including love poems like Invitation to Love, as well as ruminations on nature like On the Water. In the publisher's original paper covers. Externally, faint spotting to the front cover, lighter to the back. Signs of shelf wear, with creasing to the spine. End papers are generally bright and clean, with the occasional spot. Internally, firmly bound. Several leaves unopened. Pages are generally bright and clean, with faint spotting to several leaves, heavier to final leaves. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .