[BIBLIOPHILIA] MERCIÉ, Jean-Luc. Anacreon the Younger. Cahie - Lot 43

[BIBLIOPHILIA] MERCIÉ, Jean-Luc. Anacreon the Younger. Cahier d'Inédits No. 1. Ottawa, Department of French Literature, University of Ottawa, 1971. In-8, full water-green coarse-grained morocco, smooth spine, a mosaic band of cream morocco running across the covers and spine and adorned with cutouts of various imitation leathers depicting books, the one on the spine bearing the gilt title "Anacréon"; covers and spine intact; water-green half-morocco slipcase with bands; edged slipcase. 191 pp., numerous black-and-white reproductions. Spine of the slipcase worn. First edition of this study devoted to the collection of Richard Anacréon (1907–1992), bookseller and bibliophile. Following a bibliographic introduction, the book catalogs some forty items (autographs, dedications, photographs, prints) belonging to this leading figure in bibliophilia, who associated with the great names of his time: Colette, André Breton, Jean Cocteau, André Gide, Jean Giono, Pablo Picasso... In perfect condition, in a slim, original binding in excellent condition.