REY, Maurice. A handwritten copy of his published works, inc - Lot 275

REY, Maurice. A handwritten copy of his published works, including the collection *Escales* [1937]. A unique manuscript in which the poet has faithfully reproduced, in a school notebook, his entire published body of work. Attached is a letter to Auguste-Pierre Garnier, who launched the poet’s career. A school notebook onto which the poet’s published works were transcribed: Over 200 handwritten pages in neat, typographic-style handwriting, featuring titles, dedications, print run details, and “printed” notes. In a white vellum Bradel binding signed by René Aussourd, with a handwritten title on the plain spine and triple black fillets framing the covers. Some marks on the white binding and slight indentation at the lower edge. An excellent manuscript in which Maurice Rey (?–1937) faithfully reproduces the editions of his work: - *Escales* (146 numbered pages). Garnier Frères, 1935. - *Novembre*. Published by *Le Beau Navire* Review, 1935 - *Variantes pour Escales*. A new publication of the collection in 1936, initiated by Maurice Rey’s friends. - *Musiques dans la nuit* (54 numbered pages) followed by “Variantes.” With this touching “end of printing” note: “copied by the author on March 12, 1937, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.” Enclosed is an autograph letter signed by the poet addressed to Auguste-Pierre Garnier, then head of the Garnier publishing house and to whom the collection *Escales* is dedicated (3 pages, in-8, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, “December 21”). Maurice Rey extends his best wishes and thanks him. “In the realm of literature, where all is treachery, calculation, jealousy, and fickleness, my lucky star led me, one day in 1927, to this publishing house where all is integrity, selflessness, loyalty, and affection, and it is a joy for me to recall here what I owe you.”