W. B. Yeats; Roger Giroux [trans.] — L&Apos;Oeuf de Heron
Paris, Editions Premieres, 1950 . First edition. Paperback. A fine example of the limited edition of Giroux's French translation of Yeats's 'The Herne's Egg', one of only 25 copies printed on Marais paper. Translated into French from the original English by Roger Giroux.The first French language edition, with this being number 14 of 25 copies on Marais paper. Retaining the very scarce original glassine.'The Herne's Egg' is a controversial, symbolic verse play written in 1938, exploring clashes between pagan and Christian worlds, and featuring mythic figures.Front wrap after a design by Max Ernst. In the publisher's original paper wraps, with glassine. Back strip a touch age toned, otherwise externally excellent. Glassine exceptional, with a touch of edgewear to back strip head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.
