DURAS (Marguerite). Set of 12 volumes published by Gallimard. Set of 12 vol. in-8 and in-12, fawn half-chagrin with bands, smooth spine with two faux-nerfs titled in coloured œser, cover and spine (Abbaye de Maumont). The French Empire. 1940. First edition of Marguerite Donnadieu's first book, before she took the pseudonym Marguerite Duras, co-written with Philippe Roques. Inscription on the false title, spotted back cover. Les Petits chevaux de Tarquinia. 1953. First edition. One of 45 copies on vellum pur fil, the only large paper. The Rapture of Lol V. Stein. 1964. First edition. One of 55 first copies on vellum pur fil. Théâtre I-III. 1965-1984. 3 vols. First editions. One of 30, 35 and 37 first copies on vellum pur fil. L'Amante anglaise. 1967. First edition. One of 65 copies on vellum pur fil, the only large paper. The programme for the stage adaptation, at the T.N.P., is bound at the end of the volume. Abahn Sabana David. 1970. First edition. One of 65 copies on vellum pur fil, the only large paper. India Song. 1973. First edition. One of 45 copies on vellum pur fil, the only large paper. Nathalie Granger followed by La Femme du Gange. 1973. First edition. One of 45 copies on vellum pur fil, the only large paper. L'Amant de la Chine du nord. 1991. First edition. One of 70 copies on Rives vellum, the only large paper. Écrire. 1993. In-12, fawn half-chagrin with bands, cover. First edition. One of 70 copies on Lana vellum, the only large paper.