GIONO (Jean) - FAUCONNET (René). RONDEUR DES JOURS. - Lot 25

GIONO (Jean) - FAUCONNET (René). RONDEUR DES JOURS. (St Bueil, 18 October 1946). In-folio in sheets, illustrated cover, folder and slipcase. UNIQUE EXEMPLAIRE entirely written, illuminated, dated and hand-signed by René Fauconnet. It features a fine color composition on each page, some enhanced with gold, and 13 full-page black drawings. 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 members' approval. Enriched with a handwritten letter dated and signed by Jean Giono, authorizing René Fauconnet to exhibit his work, a handwritten letter from the Society's committee, refusing the work, and a handwritten bill.