Old book You and Me Paul Géraldy vintage LDP, retro edition, poetry

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Description

This antique book features the iconic cover of Paul Géraldy’s "Toi et Moi" (You and I), in a distinctly vintage edition. The front cover, visible in the photo, is adorned with a line drawing depicting a female profile portrait, executed in a delicate, sketched style. The title "Toi et Moi" appears in large, green, handwritten letters, while the author's name, Paul Géraldy, is printed in pink in an elegant typeface at the top of the page.

At the bottom of the cover, the phrase "suivi de Vous et Moi" (followed by You and I) is visible in red letters, indicating enriched content with a second work by the author. The round "LIVRE DE POCHE" (Pocket Book) logo is clearly visible in the bottom right, certifying that it is a pocket edition, typical of popular French publications of the 20th century. The cover has a slightly yellowed beige appearance, typical of old or retro books, with a ribbed effect reminiscent of period paper.

The book is displayed upright, in full light, against a wooden bookshelf filled with antique books, highlighting its classic aesthetic and authentic appearance. The illustrator's name, "Walenne," is visible to the bottom right of the portrait, adding an additional artistic touch to this edition.

The upper edge of the cover shows a slight crease, testifying to prior use but without detracting from the legibility of the graphic elements. No other major defects are visible on the front face, which maintains the integrity of its inscriptions and illustration.

Condition

Used book, sold as is. Shows visible signs of wear on the cover (crease, yellowing), but the front remains legible and aesthetically pleasing.

Did you know? Paul Géraldy, a French poet and playwright, first published "Toi et Moi" in 1912. This collection of poetry, centered on the themes of everyday love, enjoyed immense popular success and was reissued numerous times throughout the 20th century, particularly in the "Le Livre de Poche" collection, which made literature accessible to a wide audience from its creation in 1953.

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