Buy this book on-line Leger, Alexis (Saint-John Perse) : Cher Ami (autograph letter, facsimile)Washington, DC: May 19, 1958.
Facsimile of ALS by Alexis Leger, better known as Saint-John Perse. The French poet, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1960, spent many years in the United States during and after World War II. In 1958 he married the American Dorothy Milburn Russell. The name of the recipient is not given. Leger mentions his recent marriage, thanks his correspondent for help in preparing a translation of his latest book, and asks for help in getting it reviewed. The facsimile appears to be contemporary. The letter covers four sheets, written on recto only. Sheets are browned but not brittle. Left edge of first sheet is curled. A metal clip holding the sheets together has left a small stain on the verso of the last sheet. Overall in Very Good condition. Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Leger, Alexis (Saint-John Perse) : Cher Ami (autograph letter, facsimile). Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri rari, first editions, fine bindings, out-of-print books and livres d'occasion. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |