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Auction: 316 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1215

Authors: de Saint-Exupéry, Antoine. French aristocrat, writer, poet, pioneering aviator and national icon best known for his novella "The Little Prince" and his lyrical aviation writing. His philosophical memoir, "Terre des hommes" was used to create the central theme of one of the 20th century´s most successful world´s fairs "Terre des homes - Man and His World, Montreal´s Expo ´67. While flying from Corsica on a reconnaissance mission for the Allies in 1944, Saint-Exupéry´s plane vanished leaving a mystery that has not yet been conclusively solved. His renowned memoir, "Wind, Sand and Stars". NY, Reynal & Hitchcock, 1939. Dedicated and Signed on the title page, "Antoine de Saint Exupéry". While attempting to break the speed record in the Paris-to-Saigon air race, Saint-Exupéry´s plane crashed Dec. 30, 1935 in the Sahara. After 4 days, Saint-Exupéry and his mechanic-navigator André Prévot were found by a Bedouin and rescued. This near-death experience figures prominently in this work. Very Good.

Estimate
$1,000 to $1,500