Lot no. 25
GIONO (Jean) - FAUCONNET (René). RONDEUR DES JOURS. (St Bueil, 18 October 1946). In-folio in sheets, with illustrated cover, folder and slipcase. UNIQUE EDITION entirely written, illuminated, dated and signed by hand by René Fauconnet. It is decorated with a fine composition in colour on each page, some enhanced with gold, and 13 full-page drawings in black. This edition was not published commercially, as the artist, recommended by a member of the Société Des Médecins Bibliophiles (Dr. Denier), did not meet with the approval of the members. Copy enriched with a handwritten letter dated and signed by Jean Giono, authorising René Fauconnet to exhibit his work, a handwritten letter from the committee of the Society, refusing the work and a handwritten note.
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