LE SAGE (Alain-René). History of Gil Blas de Santillane. Paris, Edmond Vairel, 1948. 2 volumes in-4, leaves, in publisher's slipcase, illustrated by Jean gradassi with 200 color compositions. Limited edition of 1,050 numbered copies, this one no. 33, one of 36 on Annam des papeteries de Rives, containing an original watercolor hors-texte, 2 original watercolors, a suite in black and a suite in color of all the hors-texte. This copy includes a suite of 8 erotic color plates, but the color suite has been replaced by a sepia suite. (rubbed slipcases, beginning of a split in the slipcase of the first volume). Expert : Mr. Nicolas Asvisio