Influential French writer (1869–1951) whose wide-ranging musings on politics, sexuality, and personal freedom earned him the 1947 Nobel Prize in Literature. Signed book: Montaigne. Limited edition of 800 copies (this copy No. 13). London: Blackmore Press, 1929. Hardcover, 6 x 7.75, 128 pages. Signed in ink on the limitations page by Gide. A blindstamped ownership seal and mild toning to signed page, small bookshop bookplate affixed to inside front cover, front hinge a bit loose, scattered soiling and surface marks to covers and mild soiling and sunning to spine, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
