Paris: Gallimard. 1924. First Edition. 12mo. 214 pp. Inscribed by the author on the title page to the French composer, one of 'Les Six': "A Georges Auric, en affectueux souvenir, André Gide." Fragile wrappers toned and worn, paper yellowed throughout, otherwise very good. An interesting association copy inscribed by the influential French writer whose wide-ranging musings on politics, sexuality, and personal freedom earned him the 1947 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Paris: Max Eschig. 1924. A fine presentation copy of seven songs by the important French composer and member of Les Six, signed and inscribed on the first page of music: "A Maurice Ravel, hommage de Georges Auric, Juin 1924." 11 pp. Light overall toning; otherwise in fine condition. 11 x 14 inches (27 x 35.2 cm). Read More...
A typed one-page letter dictated by Marilyn Monroe to be sent to Georges Auric of the Academie du Cinema in Paris, thanking him for the invitation to become an honorary member of his organization. Pencil notation indicates this was sent on February 6, 1960. 11 x 8.5 inches. Read More...
An important collection of 21 letters addressed to the third and final student of Ravel, Maurice Rosenthal, composer and one of the most influential and respected French conductors of the 20th century. All in French, details and translations as follows: Read More...