Jules Romains — Les Copains

Paris, Les Éditions G. Crès & C, 1923. Leather. A limited edition copy of this classic French novel by the renowned poet, Jules Romains. This edition was limited to 1100, of which 100 were out of trade. This book is number eight. Rebound in quarter morocco by Durvand, with the original paper wraps bound in. With a frontispiece by Achilles Ouvré. The classic novel by the French poet, Jules Romains. The story follows the exploits of a group of friends who decide to pull three daring pranks, aimed at ridiculing the church, the army and the administration. It was adapted into a popular film in 1965, directed by Yves Robert. The eighth book in the publisher's second 'Maitres Et Jeunes D'aujourd'hui' series. With an ink signature from the previous owner to the front blank, and a bookplate for one, 'Margaret Lois Garrett', to the front paste-down. Rebound in quarter morocco. Externally, smart with shelf wear to the edges. A few light marks to the boards. Bookplate to the front paste-down. Some scattered spots to the reverse of the free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with a few scattered spots and the occasional handling mark. Light age-toning to the edges. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Achille Ouvré. Very Good Indeed .