SALMON, André. Endless Memories. - Lot 286

SALMON, André. Endless Memories. First edition of this colorful autobiography of literary Paris. Copies on pure-thread paper—the only high-quality paper—bound uniformly. From the library of André Schuck. Paris, Gallimard - NRF, 1955–1961. 3 in-8 volumes, each bound in burgundy morocco-stamped half-shagreen with corner caps, ribbed spines, gilt heads, covers and spines preserved. Bindings by Georges Gauché. 393, 349, and 397 pp., 3 frontispiece portraits by Picasso, Kisling, and Pascin. Caps and corners rubbed; small scuff on the top of the spine of the last volume. Complete first edition in three volumes: First Period (1903–1908), Second Period (1908–1920), and Third Period (1920–1940). One of 36 (vol. 1) and 35 (vols. 2 and 3) numbered copies on Lafuma-Navarre pure-fiber vellum (nos. 21, 24, and 21), the only editions printed on large-format paper. Bound at the end of Volume 3 is the catalog of the Lipschuzt bookstore, which André Salmon mentions in connection with Max Jacob’s correspondence. From the library of the bibliophile André Schuck (1900–1985), with his bookplate engraved by Albert Decaris. Copies in fine condition, in signed bindings.