Curiosite Book-object Robert Morel Sending Dedication + Drawing. Georges Mathieu The Privilege Of Being

MATHIEU (Georges). The Privilege of Being. (Forcalquier), Robert Morel, (1967). Flight. triangular in shape with a side of 227 mm. Edition binding in full mauve satin percaline decorated on the first cover with a composition by Georges Mathieu struck with red oser, smooth spine, stamped title, gilded edges, copper cabochon ensuring the closure of the volume. First edition. Copy - complete with its rare metal cabochon - embellished in the half-title with a beautiful autograph signed by Georges Mathieu in red marker: ''For Monsieur / P*** / with the friendly / thoughts of / Georges / Mathieu' '. Original drawing by the artist opposite. One of the copies from the off-trade edition. ''Manufacturing problems forced the publisher to put on sale a certain number of copies without a cover''. (in Robert Morel Inventory). Robert Morel inventory, n°622. First cover showing a slightly altered shine. Otherwise, very good condition.