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[Paris]: Gallimard, [1970]. Later printing. INSCRIBED, dated (1980), and signed by Eugène Ionesco on the half title. Collection of short stories from the writer most associated with the theatre of the absurd. 8vo, 238 pages, in wrappers. Mild toning, rubbing, and some faint soiling. Otherwise, clean and sound. A Very Good copy. SCARCE SIGNED.

Paris: Librairie Plon, 1932. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo, 5 3/4 x 9 inches, (145 x 230 mm), 400 pages, in contemporary blue half calf, spine gilt in compartments, marbled end papers. Boards rubbed and soiled, spine faded, some page edges lightly toned. A Very Good copy in a handsome binding. INSCRIBED by Sacha Guitry to British producer and theatre manager Charles Cochran: "À un ami / de dix ans / à Charles D. Cochran / Sacha Guitry." Also with the ownership inscription of the recipient's wife, Evelyn. Sacha Guitry (1885-1957) was a prolific French playwright as well as a talented actor and director. This volume (in French) is a selection of essays, dialogue from plays, and his often-humorous thoughts on life.