94. Jean Genet (1910-1986) Querelle de Brest, with important autograph inscription on the half-title from the author First edition illustrated with 29 free unsigned full-page lithographed drawings by Jean Cocteau, copy A, the first, of the unique edition of 525 copies on Lana vellum à la forme, all hors commerce, this copy including a suite of illustrations on chine fort (including the 28 drawings in the text, but neither the frontispiece nor the cover), flesh-coloured morocco, four-ribbed spine decorated at the foot with a gilded profile after Jean Cocteau, bordeaux suede lining and endpapers, gilt edges on witnesses, illustrated cover and spine preserved, slipcase (period binding), in-4, [Paris, Paul Morihien, 1947]. Important autograph letter signed on the false title: to Monsieur Hubert de Saint-Senoch Monsieur, I would be delighted to present you with this book if it were mine alone. I am proud to be able to present you with the drawings of my dearest and most admired friend. I know, sir, the affection he has for you, so it is under - as we sometimes say in your world - under the aegis of his name, under his authority, that I offer you my friendship. Jean Genet October 47 Eerste editie geïllustreerd met 29 ongesigneerde vrije litho's over de hele pagina van Jean Cocteau, exemplaar A, het eerste, van de unieke editie van 525 exemplaren op Lana vellum à la forme, alle hors commerce, dit exemplaar inclusief een suite van illustraties op chine fort (inclusief de 28 tekeningen in de tekst, maar noch het frontispice noch het omslag), vleeskleurig marokijn, vierribbige rug versierd aan de voet met een verguld profiel naar Jean Cocteau, bordeaux suède voering en schutbladen, vergulde randen op de getuigen, geïllustreerde omslag en rug bewaard, slipcase (period binding), in-4, [Parijs, Paul Morihien, 1947]. Belangrijke autograaf brief gesigneerd op de valse titel: Aan Monsieur Hubert de Saint-Senoch Monsieur, Ik zou u met plezier dit boek aanbieden als het alleen van mij was. I know that you are very much aware of what my best and most beloved friend has to say. I know, men, how much kindness he has for you, which is why - as we see in our world - it is under the auspices of your family, under your wishes, which I have given you for my future. Jean Genet oktober 47 First edition, illustrated with 29 full-page lithographed illustrations by Cocteau, copy A, the first, from the edition of 525 copies on vélin Lana, all hors commerce, with a suite of illustrations on chine fort (including the 28 drawings in the text, but neither the frontispiece nor the cover), contemporary morocco, spine decorated at foot with a gilt profile after Cocteau, doublures in maroon suede, illustrated cover and spine preserved, slipcase, 4to [Paris, Paul Morihien, 1947]. Important autograph inscription on the half-title: to monsieur Hubert de Saint-Senoch Monsieur, I would be delighted to present you with this book if it were mine alone. I am proud to be able to present you with the drawings of my dearest and most admired friend. I know, sir, the affection he has for you, so it is under - as we sometimes say in your world - under the aegis of his name, under his authority, that I offer you my friendship. Jean Genet October 47 Provenance Sale, Pierre Bergé & Associés, Paris, Mille nuits de rêve II Collection Geneviève et Jean-Paul Kahn, 9 October 2020, lot 122 Private collection, France acquired at the above A bibliophile and art collector - some of his furniture was designed by Bérard - Hubert de Haincque de Saint-Senoch (1913-1983) was a close friend of Jean Cocteau, who drew several portraits of him.