André Gide — Jeunesse
Paris, Editions Ides et Calendes, 1945. Paperback. A smart limited edition copy of André Gide reflection on his childhood, in a binding designed by Matisse. A limited edition, this being number 404 of 1,500 copies printed on vellum.In the original glassine.A short autobiographical work by André Gide, in which he discusses his youth in the Normandy countryside. In the original French.Front wrap is designed by Henri Matisse.Gide was a French author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947. He is known for his autobiographical works, In the original publisher's paper wraps, in the original glassine. Externally, smart. Very light edge wear to the wraps. Glassine is edge worn with chips to the spine. Light marks and age-toning to the glassine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Henri Matisse. Near Fine/Good.
