NOUVEAU Germain (1851-1920). Œuvres poétiques. Paris, Gallimard, 1953; 2 vol. in-12, vermilion half-maroquin with corners, spine ribbed, gilt heads, covers (Françoise Le Boulenger). First collective edition, partly original, published by Jules Mouquet and Jacques Brenner. ☞ One of 56 head copies on vellum pur fil, very well bound. Joint : BRETON André. Catalogue de l'Exposition Germain Nouveau... Paris, [Bibliothèque littéraire Jacques Doucet], 1951; square in-8, green half-maroquin bradel. - First edition of André Breton's preface. On Breton's advice, Jacques Doucet was able to gather together important manuscripts and documents on Germain Nouveau.