YOURCENAR (Marguerite). - Lot 207

YOURCENAR (Marguerite). Deep River, Dark River. “Negro Spirituals,” with commentary and translations. Paris: Gallimard, [1964]. — In-8, 204 x 140: 251 pp., (2 ff.), printed cover. Paperback, with illustrated dust jacket. First edition. Press copy, accompanied by a business card from the novelist bearing this autographed dedication: “To Françoise Giroud / in warm tribute // and in gratitude for the // publication by *L’Express* // of a few pages from this book // Marguerite Yourcenar.” The copy is in perfect condition. Included are: - *Revue de Paris*. Paris: Revue de Paris, 1964. — 8vo, paperback. The July 1964 issue of *Revue de Paris* featuring Marguerite Yourcenar’s text “Fleuve profond” in its pre-publication edition. - *Mercure de France*. Paris: Mercure de France, 1952. — 8vo, paperback. Issue No. 1066, dated June 1, 1952, featuring, among other works, Marguerite Yourcenar’s “Chants noirs.”