GIONO (Jean) -JANSEM (Jean). Solitude de la pitié. S.l. Le livre contemporain et les Bibliophiles Franco-suisses, [1974]. - In-4, leaves, filled cover, publisher's slipcase. Edition of 175 copies on Rives vellum, illustrated with 11 original full-page etchings by the painter Jean JANSEM (1920-2013). The text was printed by Pierre Jean Mathan. One of 140 copies for members. This one, numbered 55, was specially printed for Pierre Jean Mathan. It is enriched by a signed autograph letter on the false title, accompanied by a fine original drawing of two figures lying on their stomachs, as well as a suite on old japon in the intermediate state of the 11 etchings in the book and the one on the menu, and a suite on japon nacré in the final state of the same etchings. The first plate of each suite is signed by the artist. The copy also includes 2 copies of the menu illustrated with an etching by the artist, as well as 3 proofs on japon in the intermediate state, including two of the menu etching and one of the frontispiece. A very well preserved copy. Provenance: Pierre Jean Mathan Collection.