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A LARGE-PAPER COPY ON ANTIQUE JAPANESE PAPER OF THE FIRST EDITION OF THIS IMPORTANT WORK BY PAUL VALERY, ILLUSTRATED WITH ORIGINAL ETCHINGS BY THE AUTHOR ON FOUR STATES. From a total edition of 1162 copies, this is ONE OF ONLY 19 COPIES ON ANTIQUE JAPANESE PAPER (this copy is number 4). It has the frontispiece portrait of Valéry by Edmond Marie in 4 states on Japanese laid paper (including one from the canceled plate); the four etchings by Valéry himself in 4 states on Japanese laid paper (including one of the canceled plate); and 2 planches réfusées. Also includes a 2-page facsimile on Japanese paper of Valéry's manuscript. Illustrated throughout with charming in-texte drawings by Valéry. Publisher's catalogue and original paper knife laid in. 8vo. Publisher's wraps, with suites in separate folder. House in publisher's marbled slipcase. FINE AND BRIGHT. Completely pristine, and very rare as such.