Les Poilus Poema Heroico Association Copy Inscribed to José Santos Chocano With Signed Drawing by Marcel Huard (1921)
Language: French
Published by Paris: Imprimerie Artistique, [circa 1921 1925], Paris, 1920
- First Edition
- Signed
- Used
Seller: Atlas Rare Books, United Kingdom, United KingdomAtlas Rare Books
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Condition: Used - Good
£ 635.00
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A scarce early edition of Les Poilus, a poetic work by Edgardo Ubaldo Genta reflecting on the legacy of the First World War. This copy is of particular interest as an association copy, inscribed and signed by the author to the Peruvian poet José Santos Chocano: A Santos Chocano firma del pensamiento americano Edgardo Ubaldo Genta Montevideo, January 1925 The inscription corresponds with Chocano’s presence in Montevideo during this period and suggests a direct presentation. In addition, the volume contains an original signed pencil portrait drawing on the flyleaf, dated: Paris 13 / 12 / 21 signed Marcel Huard The drawing is a contemporary addition and represents an early dated work by the French artist, enhancing the cultural and material interest of the volume. The book is preserved in its original printed wrappers, as issued. Condition is good, with: Wear, creasing, and some chipping to wrappers Toning and spotting throughout Minor handling marks consistent with age Internally complete, with inscription and drawing clear and well preserved Edgardo Ubaldo Gentas Les Poilus forms part of the wider literary response to the First World War, reflecting the international reach of its cultural impact beyond Europe. This copy gains significance through its direct connection to José Santos Chocano, one of the most prominent literary figures of the Spanish speaking world in the early twentieth century. The inscription, dated Montevideo in 1925, situates the book within the broader intellectual networks linking European and Latin American literary circles during the interwar period. The presence of a signed and dated portrait drawing by Marcel Huard, executed in Paris in 1921, adds a further layer of interest, combining literary and artistic elements within a single volume. Taken together, the book represents a multi-layered cultural artefact, linking text, author, recipient, and contemporary artistic practice across both Europe and South America. Condition; Good (Original wrappers, worn; edge chipping and creasing; toning and spotting; internally complete; inscription and drawing well preserved; ).…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Les Poilus Poema Heroico Association Copy Inscribed to José Santos Chocano With Signed Drawing by Marcel Huard (1921)
- Author
- Edgardo Ubaldo Genta
- Publisher
- Paris: Imprimerie Artistique, [circa 1921 1925], Paris
- Publication year
- 1920
- Condition
- Good
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Language
- French
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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