Paul Morand — Lewis and Irène — First edition, 1924 - Lot 224

Paul Morand — Lewis and Irène — First edition, 1924 MORAND (Paul). Lewis and Irène. Novel. Paris, Bernard Grasset, 1924. In-12, paperback, blue cover printed in black and burgundy. FIRST EDITION of Paul Morand’s debut novel. The colophon confirms a print run comprising 3 copies on “Chine” paper, 90 on “Japon,” 100 on “Madagascar,” 300 on “Hollande,” 12 on “Jade” green paper, and 1,100 copies on Lafuma pure-fiber vellum, which constitute the original edition proper. This breakdown of the print run is bibliographically confirmed. This copy is one of the 1,100 copies printed on Lafuma pure-thread vellum. The original cover is well-preserved, which is important. The spine and cover margins are sun-faded, the interior paper is uniformly browned, and there is a small old price tag at the bottom of the spine. Nevertheless, the book is in perfectly presentable condition.