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2 Jean Genet books Our Lady and Querelle de Brest

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Genet, Jean, Lot of 2 books: Querelle de Brest, 1947, French text, second edition, number 813 of 1850 copies, softcover, published underground by Paul Morihien, top edges uncut, original glassine jacket; WITH Our Lady of the Flowers, 1949, First American edition, one of 500 copies, hardcover, red leatherette with design in gilt by Jean Cocteau, published by Paul Morihien, Paris. A pair of underground French classics, that were heavily influential on the burgeoning Queer and Beat scenes.

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Both in good condition, sound binding, unmarked contents, light edgewear and handling to the exteriors; Our Lady with light staining to first few pages. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .

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