Description: BATOUALA (A Novel). By RENE MARAN, Translated by ALVAH C. BESSIE,Illustrated by MIGUEL CORARRUBIAS, The Limited Editions Club, New York, 1932. Batouala is a 1921 novel by French writer René Maran, which follows an African chieftain named Batouala over a few days of his life. The novel won the Prix Goncourt, one of France's highest literary awards, making Maran the first black author to win that honor. Signed by the illustrator, Limited Edition #706 of 1500 copies made. Black & white and color illustrations. Tiny top edge tear and some rub marks (sun, mild soil and few scratch marks). Secure binding with clean pages. About 13-1/2 x 8-3/4 with 117 numbered pages. This book was purchased from an estate that was related to General George S. Patton, Jr.
Price: 175 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Leather
Origin: American
Place of Publication: New Rochelle, NY
Publisher: The Limited Editions Club 1932 #706
Modified Item: No
Subject: Illustrated
Year Printed: 1932
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: Miguel Covarrubias
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Inscribed, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition, Signed by Miguel Covarrubias
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: Rene Maran
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Novels
