Marcel Proust CHOIX DE LETTRES & QUELQUES LETTRES & LETTRES A MADAME C. For Sale

This unique offering presents a collection of three distinct and significant works by the celebrated French author Marcel Proust, each a valuable addition for scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts of French literature. The first volume, "CHOIX DE LETTRES" (Choice of Letters), edited by Philip Kolb and with a preface by Jacques de Lacretelle, was published by Plon in 1965. This edition features a special printing on pure Navarre paper, with 60 limited edition copies, 50 of which are numbered and 10 marked H.C., highlighting its collectible nature. It offers a curated selection of Proust's correspondence, providing intimate insights into his life and literary world.The second book, "QUELQUES LETTRES DE MARCEL PROUST" (Some Letters of Marcel Proust), published by Librairie Hachette in 1929, includes letters to Jeanne, Simone, Gaston de Caillavet, Robert de Flers, and Bertrand de Fénelon. This volume is notably illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Marcel Proust and a facsimile of his signature, adding to its historical and visual appeal. The third work, "LETTRES A MADAME C." (Letters to Madame C.), published by J.B. Janin, features a preface by Lucien Daudet and is adorned with a striking portrait of Proust on its cover. This collection of correspondence further enriches the understanding of Proust's personal relationships and intellectual exchanges. Together, these three French-language volumes offer a comprehensive and compelling exploration of Marcel Proust's epistolary legacy.