Published by Gallimard, Paris, France, 1962
Seller: Back in Time Rare Books, ABAA, FABA, Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Original wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 5 1/2 X 8 Inches. 248 PP. First edition (not numbered) signed and inscribed by Ionesco on the half-title. Eugene Ionesco was a Romanian playwright known for his treatment of the absurdity of modern life. He was one of the foremost figures of the French avant-garde theatre in the 20th century. For some reason there is an ink "K.K.K." on the first page. Light toning and some moderate wear to covers and spine. Text in french. Signed.
couverture souple. Gallimard | Paris 1962 | 15 x 21.50 cm | broché | Edition originale, un des 31 excemplaires numérotés sur pur fil, seuls grands papiers. Bel exemplaire. Iconographie. Envoi autographe signé d'Eugène Ionesco à Henri Saret. | [ENGLISH DESCRIPTION FOLLOWS] First edition, one of 31 numbered copies on pure linen paper, the only deluxe copies. A fine copy. Iconography. Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Ionesco to Henri Saret. *.
Brosch. 8°, 378 S., 2 Bl. Verlagsanzeigen. Rücken ausgeblichen u. broschurbedingt etw. knickspurig, Einband gebrauchsspurig, Kopfschnitt min. fleckig, Papier gebräunt. «[É]dition considérablement augmentée» (gemäss den Angaben auf dem Hinterdeckel). (= Collection Idées). Mit Widmung des Verfassers in blauem Kugelschreiber auf Schmutztitel: «Pour / Hans Egli / avec l'amitié [?] / d'Eugène Ionesco».