Saint Margaret of Cortona.

Mauriac (Francois)

Saint Margaret of Cortona.

Translated from the French by Bernard Frechtman.

Description: FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, pp. xii, 231, crown 8vo, original blue cloth, backstrip lettered in gilt against a red ground, top edge red, dustjacket a little chipped and rubbed, very good

Publication Details: New York: Philosophical Library, 1948

Notes: A presentation copy, inscribed by the author to the translator on the half-title: 'Pour Bernard Frechtman, en le remerciant d'avoir tenté et reussi une traduction aussi difficile - et en cordial hommage, François Mauriac, Paris ii Mai 48'.A hagiographical work by the French novelist. The recipient is best-known for his translations of Genet's work, and also served as the latter's agent - introducing him to a wider Anglophone readership.

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Price: £350

Subject: Modern First Edition

Published Date: 1948

Stock Number: 59797

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