Maurice Duplay - Mon Ami Marcel Proust: Souvenirs Intimes

Paris, NRF, Gallimard, 1972 . First edition. Paperback. American poet Cid Corman's own personal copy of the very scarce first edition of Maurice Duplay's account of his friendship with Marcel Proust. In the original FrenchThe copy of American poet, translator and editor Cid Corman, the editor of 'Origin', and a key figure in the history of American 20th Century poetry. With Corman's notations and annotations throughout.Signed by Corman to the half title, and dated 8 July 1975.The very scarce first edition of French writer Maurice Duplay's personal reminiscences of his friendship with French novelist, literary critic, and essayist Marcel Proust, author of 'In Search of Lost Time&apos.Duplay and Proust were family friends, having spent many summer holidays in each other's company. This work reveals a personal portrait of the celebrated writer.Cahiers Marcel Proust: Nouvelle Serie 5 In the publisher's original paper wraps. Light spotting to front joint, with back strip lightly age toned. Otherwise, externally bright. Inscription to half title. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Marginal ink notations throughout, with the odd small ink annotation. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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