TAILLANDIER, Saint-René. Set of two books: Mon Oncle Taine - - Lot 301

TAILLANDIER, Saint-René. Set of two books: Mon Oncle Taine - Jours de grâce. - Mon oncle Taine, Paris, Plon (collection "L'abeille", N°5), 1942. In-12 paperback, white cover printed in green and black. 183 pp. 1 f. table. Spine slightly rubbed. Fifth book in the "L'Abeille" collection of essays, this study by historian and man of letters Saint-René Taillandier (1817-1879), a pioneer in the genre of literary history, is devoted to the life of his uncle, philosopher and historian Hippolyte Taine (1828-1893). A good copy with an autograph letter from the author on the title page. - Jours de grâce, Paris, Plon (collection "L'abeille", N°7), 1944. In-12 paperback, white cover printed in green and black. 177 pp. 1 f. (printed). Spine rubbed, tear to front cover, loose seams between pages 106 and 107. Seventh book in the "l'Abeille" collection, this essay by Saint-René Taillandier deals with the great Christian feasts. A good copy with the author's autograph on the title page.