MICHAUX, Henri (1899-1984). A group of 5 titles, including:
Misérable Miracle (La Mescaline). Monaco: Editions du Rocher, 1956. Original wrappers printed in various colors (covers unevenly toned). FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, number 1028 of 1499 copies printed on Roto blanc Aussédat. -- Les grandes épreuves de l’esprit… Paris: Gallimard, 1966. Original white printed wrappers; original glassine. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, number 4980 of 199 copies of the “hors commerce”, numbered 4888 to 5087. -- L’espace du dedans. Paris: Gallimard, 1966. Original printed wrappers in red and black; original glassine. -- Connaissance par les gouffres. Paris: Gallimard, 1967. Original green printed wrappers; original glassine With a printed presentation slip from the author laid in. LIMITED EDITION, number 2374 of 2799 copies printed on Calypso Libert. -- Par la Voie des Rythmes. Montpellier: Fata Morgana, 1977. Original printed wrappers. LIMITED EDITION, one of 2000 copies (out of series). -- Together, 5 works in 5 volumes, all in marbled slipcase, condition generally fine.
Henri Michaux was a famous French poet and painter, known for his long interest and use of mescaline for its psychedelic-induced creativity.