Arthur Rimbaud — Poesies

Paris , Marcel Lubineau, Editeur , 1953. First edition. Unbound. A limited edition collection of Arthur Rimbaud"s poems, with Pierre Bouchet"s distinctive coloured wood engravings. Number 556 of 750 copies on Rives vellum.  With numerous wood-engraved watercolours by Pierre Bouchet as the headpieces. Unbound as issued, with leaves held in the original wraps, preserved in the original grained chemise.  A brightly illustrated anthology of the works of French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. In the original French.  Known for his transgressive and surreal themes, Rimbaud is well known for his contributions to symbolism and, among other works, for A Season in Hell, a precursor to modernist literature. This collection includes "A la musique", "Rages de Cesars", "Le buffet", "Voyelles", "L"homme juste" and more.   Unbound as issued, with leaves held in the original wraps, preserved in the original grained chemise. Externally, chemise is generally smart, with rubbing to the extremities and lifting to the spine. Wraps with spotting, but minimal shelf wear. Internally, bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Lucien Boucher. Very Good .