55 CHAR René / Gaston PUEL (publisher). Autograph correspond - Lot 55

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55 CHAR René / Gaston PUEL (publisher). Autograph correspond - Lot 55
55 CHAR René / Gaston PUEL (publisher). Autograph correspondence addressed to Pierre Charbonnier, signed, relating to René Char's collection Sans grand' peine printed and published by Puel in April 1973. CHAR: 7 letters with 6 envelopes preserved; PUEL: 8 long letters, one of which is typed. - Unpublished correspondence. The first 50 copies of Char's collection were decorated with an original drypoint and a drawing by Pierre Charbonnier. CHAR: Proposal for a book with an engraving by Charbonnier. Details on its realization: "We would make a jewel of a book". Draft colophon announcing 11 copies illuminated by the artist. Invitation from Charbonnier to the Busclats on September 20, 1973. Comments on the planned engraving and request for a proof to decorate his desk. Typed text of Sans grand' peine (Pléiade pages 668-669). Thanks after receiving the illuminations with compliments and marks of friendship, etc.PUEL: Requests an etching to decorate a book by Char. Sends the paper for the print and then the copies to be illuminated. Numerous details on the process of making the work. Delay due to the closure of the Lacourière workshop in August, etc. In postscript to the letter of July 22: "At the bottom of the package the sheet for the dedication to M. Rodocanachi. The copy of this bibliophile has since been reported. Cf Christian Galantaris, Hommage à André Rodocanachi. René Char. Paris, 2019, no. 229. It bears this autograph inscription by Char: "Exemplaire d'André Rodocanachi Fidèle amitié R. C.
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