GIDE André (1869-1951).

GOETHE. Prometheus. Translation by André GIDE. Lithographs by Henry MOORE (Paris, Henri Jonquières, P.A. Nicaise, 1950); in-4, orange-brown morocco, white and yellow mosaic decoration in the moorian style on the upper cover, lemon morocco lining, brick brocaded silk endpapers, marbled paper counterguards, folder and slipcase (Françoise Lévy-Bauer). First edition of this translation, printed at 183 copies on Papeteries du Marais ragpaper (n° 78). First book illustrated by Henry MOORE, with 15 original lithographs in colors, including one for the cover and 8 full page. Attached : GIDE. Thésée. xxiv bois de KROL Présenté par Sylvio Samama (Paris, A. Krol, 1963); oblong in-4; blue-gray morocco, mosaic and gilt decoration on the boards, int. frame, yellow cloth lining, red cloth endpapers, folder and case (Françoise Lévy-Bauer). Edition at 200 copies. on Rives (n° 107). 24 woods in colors by Abram KROL.