Author: West, Robert [Apollinaire, Guillaume]
Title: Alcools Rare - Examplaire Unique 20 Poems by Apollinaire - Hand Lettered with 20 Original Signed Watercolours by Robert West
Description: Paris, 1947. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition ALCOOLS [Apollinaire, Guillaume]. Signed by Robert West on the Illustration page in full as well on each of the 20 watercolour artworks. Size: 6 3/4" x 10" No markings. Red snake skin, gilt stamped title on the front as well as the incredibly dynamic front and back gold block stamping. Patterned red, black and brown decorative endpapers with the bindery label of René Kieffer Reliures. A fine example of this handsome collection of hand-lettered poems by Guillaume Apollinaire, [first published in 1913 which is considered one of the most important works of early 20th-century French literature] in black red and green stamping accompanied by the 20 stunning watercolours of Robert West. A very important work especially so due to the extreme rarity of this edition. Some of the poems that are included: Clotilde, Marizibill, La Blanche Neige, L'Adieu, La Tzigane, Saltimbanques, Claire de Lune, Chantre and more. Full list and photos upon request. .

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