CHAR, René. BRAQUE, Georges. *LE SOLEIL DES EAUX*: a play fo - Lot 41

CHAR, René. BRAQUE, Georges. *LE SOLEIL DES EAUX*: a play for a fishing net. Paris, H. Matarasso, 1949. In-4, loose-leaf, titled folder, original slipcase. First edition. One of 170 copies printed on Marais vellum, signed by René Char and Georges Braque, illustrated with 4 original etchings by Braque. Copy belonging to Maurice Nadeau bearing this autographed dedication: “To Maurice Nadeau, this story, these etchings, these companions in hushed tones. With warm regards, René Char.” The enclosed subscription form bears a correction by Char. Enclosed: CHAR, René. AUTOGRAPHED LETTER TO [Henri Matarasso]. Paris, 1949. One page, in-8, in ink. Letter regarding *Le Soleil des Eaux* by René Char, published in 1949 by Henri Matarasso. … Before the final editing of *Le Soleil des Eaux*, it is essential that you re-record my speech, as certain passages are unclear, with phrases that are too abstract, unintelligible…”