GIDE, André. Complete Works. An expanded edition including p - Lot 186

GIDE, André. Complete Works. An expanded edition including previously unpublished texts, edited by L. Martin-Chauffier. The first collective edition, partly original, arranged in chronological order to highlight the diversity and longevity of the work of André Gide, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947. Paris, Gallimard, 1933–1939. 15 in-8 volumes, paperback, covers decorated with a color engraving by Galanis, under Rhodoid covers. Uncollated, 15 frontispiece portraits. Browned edges. First collected edition, partly in the original state. One of 3,077 copies numbered on Bruges laid paper with “à la gerbe” watermark (no. 1891). This edition presents Gide’s works comprehensively, in chronological order, with a short introductory note in each volume and a photographic portrait of the author, whose face changes over time. A beautiful set; volumes uncut.