Signed book: La Difficulte d'Etre. Later printing. Paris: Paul Morihien, 1947. Softcover, 4.25 x 6.75. Signed and inscribed in French on the half-title page (translated): "To Monique for her 20th year and may that last. Souvenir of Jean Cocteau," adding his familiar drawing of a face in profile. Autographic condition, very good, with mild to moderate soiling and staining and clear tape reinforcements along the spine. Book condition: G+/None. Off-white wraps; edges worn, with few tiny tears and creases; small pieces of tape at spinehead, interior front hinge, and along edges inside front cover; spine creased, and center hinge cracked; discolored and moderately soiled; waterstain to exterior on and surrounding spinetail (visible in lower margins of textblock as well); water-ring and small ink stamp to rear.
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